Overcast
PPG's Overcast is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 36 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#73a3d0LRV
36.00
Overcast's Color Strip
Overcast is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Viva La Bleu and King Triton. The strip spans from First Frost at the lightest end to Suddenly Sapphire at the deepest. Color strip PPG1242 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 36, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 36), opening up a space where Overcast encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Overcast is a midtone, bright, crystal lake blue with a night sky undertone. It is a perfect paint color to add brilliance to a living room. Pair it with white trim and whitewashed woods to create a relaxed feeling.