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PPG Black Spruce

PPG1137-7 · #375549 · LRV 7.8

Compare with other brands: Glidden Black Spruce is a 97% match

Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) is a deep green from PPG with a strong blue undertone. Its LRV is about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Black Spruce (97% match).

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LRV

7.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1137-7

HEX

#375549

RGB

55, 85, 73

HSL

156°, 21%, 27%

Family

Greens

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Black Spruce FAQ

What undertone does Black Spruce have?

Black Spruce is a deep green with a strong blue 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 Black Spruce?

Black Spruce has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 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 Black Spruce in other brands?

Glidden: Black Spruce (PPG1137-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Walk in the Park (DESS29), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Gondola Ride (602), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Hunt Club (SW 6468), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hunt Club (HGSW6468), 92%; Valspar: Canadian Fir (5004-4C), 92%; Behr: Dark Everglade (HDC-CL-21A), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 85%. 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 Black Spruce?

The HEX code of Black Spruce (PPG1137-7) is #375549, RGB 55, 85, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.