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.
Ref. #3398CE · 1240-5
Sorcerer
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sorcerer Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Sorcerer Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sorcerer.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sorcerer's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.