Wright Egyptian Blue
FLLW742 · #6D9185 · LRV 25 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Wright Egyptian Blue25
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Wright Egyptian Blue, Really?
Wright Egyptian Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden FLLW742 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Wright Egyptian Blue
Wright Egyptian Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Wright Egyptian Blue
Wright Egyptian Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Wright Egyptian Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden FLLW742 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | GrandviewSW 6466 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 25 | Color page → |
| Behr | Nature Retreat730F-5 · Behr | 2.9 | 26 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Shenandoah684 · Benjamin Moore | 0.9 | 25 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Brimming OverT615 · Valspar | 2.9 | 26.5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Pine RidgePPG1138-5 · Glidden | 0.0 | 25 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Backwoods Green329-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.5 | 27 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Wright Egyptian Blue within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6D9185 in HSL space. Pair Wright Egyptian Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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