PPG Derby Green
PPG1140-5 · #559C8A · LRV ~27.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Derby Green (~98% proximity)Derby Green (PPG1140-5) is a dark green from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Derby Green (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Derby Green in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1140-5
HEX
#559C8A
RGB
85, 156, 138
HSL
165°, 29%, 47%
Family
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Derby Green FAQ
What is the LRV of Derby Green?
Derby Green has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Derby Green in other brands?
Glidden: Derby Green (PPG1140-5), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Crisp Lettuce (DE5705), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Captivating Teal (649), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jargon Jade (SW 6753), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jargon Jade (HGSW6753), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Harmony in Green (V063-4), ~93% proximity; Behr: Esmeralda (P440-6), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), ~76% 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 Derby Green?
The HEX code of Derby Green (PPG1140-5) is #559C8A, RGB 85, 156, 138. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.