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Ref. #3398CE · 1240-5

Sorcerer

28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Sorcerer 1240-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3398CE, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clearest Ocean Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sorcerer Technical Profile

HEX Code#3398CE
RGB51, 152, 206
LRV27.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Sorcerer in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sorcerer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGSorcerer
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreClearest Ocean Blue

Clearest Ocean Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Blue Burst

Valspar

Nearly identical

Splish Splash

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hemisphere

Behr

Very similar

Bonaventure

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ship Shape Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hero Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Dynamic Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sea of Atlantis

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Light Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sorcerer

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sorcerer

#3398CE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#747FBE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sorcerer

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sorcerer

Complement

Casa De Oro

Sorcerer Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Light Spring Dew

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Palest Morning Blue

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Jewel

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Moonlight Rendezvous

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oriental Berry

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Sorcerer.

Sticky Note Blue

PPG · 50BG 33/360

#38A1C5

Magical Merlin

PPG · 1241-5

#3D8ED0

Blue Sapphire

PPG · 98BG 26/393

#218FCD

Quiet Night

PPG · 1239-5

#3E8FBC

Splash of Teal

PPG · 17BG 36/333

#38ACC0

King Triton

PPG · 1242-5

#3C85BE

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Sorcerer — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sorcerer have?
Sorcerer by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sorcerer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sorcerer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sorcerer are Clearest Ocean Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Burst by Valspar (a near-identical match), Utah Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sorcerer's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sorcerer?
Sorcerer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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