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Glidden Obsidian

PPG1035-7 · #445055 · LRV 7.6

Compare with other brands: PPG High Salute is a 99% match

Obsidian (PPG1035-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG High Salute (99% match).

Compare Obsidian with other brands

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LRV

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1035-7

HEX

#445055

RGB

68, 80, 85

HSL

198°, 11%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Obsidian FAQ

What undertone does Obsidian have?

Obsidian is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Obsidian?

Obsidian has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Obsidian in other brands?

PPG: High Salute (PPG1039-7), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Lead Gray (2131-30), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Tarragon (SW 9660), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Lunar Eclipse (DE5776), 96%; Behr: Chimney (PPU25-22), 96%; Valspar: Slate Court (5001-4C), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Obsidian?

The HEX code of Obsidian (PPG1035-7) is #445055, RGB 68, 80, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.