Azalea Leaf PPG 1149-6

Azalea Leaf LRV and undertone

PPG Azalea Leaf (PPG1149-6) has an LRV of 13, placing it in the dark range. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a paint color reflects. At this level, Azalea Leaf reflects relatively little light, so it can look deeper than mid-tone colors, especially in rooms with limited daylight. Its color family is blue, and its calculated undertone is cool blue. The hex value is #4A6871. The measurements establish its general color characteristics, but the surrounding finishes and lighting will influence its appearance on a wall.

In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight can make blue undertones more apparent. Southern exposure may provide stronger light and make the painted surface look lighter. Since the LRV is low, consider how much natural light reaches the walls and whether lighter trim would help define their edges. Test the sample in several locations, checking it in both daytime and evening lighting.

Azalea Leaf in other brands

Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) has an LRV of 11.97 and ΔE 8.5, while Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) has an LRV of 9 and ΔE 8.8. Both are only similar to Azalea Leaf according to the supplied measurements. Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155), with an LRV of 10.31 and ΔE 9.9, also falls into the similar category. Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), at LRV 15.93 and ΔE 10.0, reflects more light but has a substantial measured color difference.

ΔE 2000 measures how different two colors are. Values under 1 indicate near-identical colors, 1 to 2 indicate very close matches, and 2 to 4 indicate close colors with visible side-by-side differences. Values above 4 mean only similar. None of these listed alternatives qualifies as a close match by that standard, so physical samples are important when comparing them.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6) has an LRV of 11, making it two points darker than Azalea Leaf. PPG Cavalry (PPG1041-7), at LRV 7, reflects six points less light. PPG Night Watch (PPG1145-7) also has a lower LRV of 6, so it is darker by seven points. These colors may suit situations where less reflected light is desired, but their ΔE values of 11.1, 11.7, and 9.7 indicate substantial color differences.

The provided same-brand alternatives do not include a color with an LRV above 13. Therefore, the available data identifies darker options but no lighter PPG alternative. If a brighter result is required, compare other colors with higher LRVs and assess their undertones before making a selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Azalea Leaf.