Glidden Cathedral Glass
PPG1148-5 · #7A999C · LRV ~29.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Cathedral Glass (~99% proximity)Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) is a dark blue from Glidden with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Cathedral Glass (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Cathedral Glass in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
29.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1148-5
HEX
#7A999C
RGB
122, 153, 156
HSL
185°, 15%, 55%
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Cathedral Glass FAQ
What undertone does Cathedral Glass have?
Cathedral Glass is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Cathedral Glass?
Cathedral Glass has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cathedral Glass in other brands?
PPG: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hemlock (719), ~96% proximity; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moody Blue (HGSW6221), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Blue (DET560), ~91% 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 Cathedral Glass?
The HEX code of Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) is #7A999C, RGB 122, 153, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.