Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Suddenly Sapphire (1242-7) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Suddenly Sapphire (PPG1242-7): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Suddenly Sapphire
Suddenly Sapphire is a tranquil, medium blue with cool blue undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 9 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Suddenly Sapphire, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Suddenly Sapphire
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1242-7
- Hex
- #1A5897
- RGB
- 26, 88, 151
- HSL
- 210, 71%, 35%
- CMYK
- 83, 42, 0, 41Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 36.8, 4.4, -40.0
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-suddenly-sapphire
- LRV
- 9 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Cool Blue
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.