Glidden Obsidian
PPG1035-7 · #445055 · LRV ~7.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG High Salute (~99% proximity)Obsidian (PPG1035-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG High Salute (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Obsidian in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1035-7
HEX
#445055
RGB
68, 80, 85
HSL
198°, 11%, 30%
Family
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Obsidian FAQ
What undertone does Obsidian have?
Obsidian is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Obsidian in other brands?
PPG: High Salute (PPG1039-7), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lead Gray (2131-30), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tarragon (SW 9660), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Lunar Eclipse (DE5776), ~96% proximity; Behr: Chimney (PPU25-22), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Slate Court (5001-4C), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.