Glidden Shimmering Sea
PPG1152-7 · #2B526A · LRV 7.6
Compare with other brands: PPG Regatta Bay is a 97% matchShimmering Sea (PPG1152-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong 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 Regatta Bay (97% match).
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LRV
7.6 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1152-7
HEX
#2B526A
RGB
43, 82, 106
HSL
203°, 42%, 29%
Family
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Shimmering Sea FAQ
What undertone does Shimmering Sea have?
Shimmering Sea has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Shimmering Sea?
Shimmering Sea 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 Shimmering Sea in other brands?
PPG: Regatta Bay (PPG1154-7), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Danube (2062-30), 93%; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 92%; Behr: Express Blue (M500-6), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 82%. 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 Shimmering Sea?
The HEX code of Shimmering Sea (PPG1152-7) is #2B526A, RGB 43, 82, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.