Glidden Deep Emerald
PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · LRV ~7.6
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Deep Emerald (~98% proximity)Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with a strong 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 Deep Emerald (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Deep Emerald in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.6 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1148-7
HEX
#2A545C
RGB
42, 84, 92
HSL
190°, 37%, 26%
Family
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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, 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 Deep Emerald?
Deep Emerald 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 Deep Emerald in other brands?
PPG: Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Encore Teal (DEA182), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Zephyr (T604), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Galápagos Turquoise (2057-20), ~92% proximity; Behr: Tsunami (S450-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy (SW 7620), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moscow Midnight (HGSW9142), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~81% 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 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.