Blue Beard vs Classic Blue

PPG
·
Jotun

Where Blue Beard belongs to PPG's range, Classic Blue is a Jotun color. Classic Blue (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Beard (LRV 46), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Blue Beard vs Classic Blue Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 4.9Noticeable difference

Color Details

Blue Beard
PPG · PPG1042-4
Hex#abb5c4
LRV46.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1042-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Blue Beard
Classic Blue
Jotun · 4062
Hex#b8c0ca
LRV51.9
BrandJotun
Number4062
Undertone
Temperaturecool
Brightnessmedium
View Classic Blue

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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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Blue Beard
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