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Glidden Deep Emerald

PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · LRV 7.6

Compare with other brands: PPG Deep Emerald is a 98% match

Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with a strong 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 Deep Emerald (98% match).

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LRV

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1148-7

HEX

#2A545C

RGB

42, 84, 92

HSL

190°, 37%, 26%

Family

Blues

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Deep Emerald FAQ

What undertone does Deep Emerald have?

Deep Emerald is a deep blue with a strong 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 Deep Emerald?

Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald in other brands?

PPG: Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Encore Teal (DEA182), 95%; Valspar: Zephyr (T604), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Galápagos Turquoise (2057-20), 92%; Behr: Tsunami (S450-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy (SW 7620), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moscow Midnight (HGSW9142), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 81%. 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 Deep Emerald?

The HEX code of Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) is #2A545C, RGB 42, 84, 92. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.