Glidden Blue Lava
PPG1155-7 · #2E5169 · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Blue Lava (~98% proximity)Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (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 Blue Lava (~98% proximity). Also sold as PPG13-26.
Closest tone to Blue Lava in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1155-7
HEX
#2E5169
RGB
46, 81, 105
HSL
204°, 39%, 30%
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Blue Lava FAQ
What undertone does Blue Lava have?
Blue Lava has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, 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 Blue Lava?
Blue Lava has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Blue Lava in other brands?
PPG: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), ~92% proximity; Behr: Express Blue (M500-6), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Summer Nights (777), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~83% 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 Blue Lava?
The HEX code of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is #2E5169, RGB 46, 81, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.