Glidden Blue Lava
PPG1155-7 · #2E5169 · LRV 7.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Blue Lava is a 98% matchBlue Lava (PPG1155-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.5 (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 Blue Lava (98% match). Also sold as PPG13-26.
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LRV
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1155-7
HEX
#2E5169
RGB
46, 81, 105
HSL
204°, 39%, 30%
Family
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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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Blue Lava in other brands?
PPG: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 93%; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), 92%; Behr: Express Blue (M500-6), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Summer Nights (777), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 83%. 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 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.