PPG Empress Teal
PPG1142-7 · #0F5F5C · LRV ~9.1
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Empress Teal (~96% proximity)Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) is a deep blue from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Empress Teal (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Empress Teal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.1 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1142-7
HEX
#0F5F5C
RGB
15, 95, 92
HSL
178°, 73%, 22%
Family
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Empress Teal FAQ
What is the LRV of Empress Teal?
Empress Teal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.1 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 Empress Teal in other brands?
Glidden: Empress Teal (PPG1142-7), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Marine Aqua (2052-20), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Artisan Green (5009-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cape Verde (SW 6482), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cape Verde (HGSW6482), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ocean Oasis (DEA132), ~88% proximity; Behr: Caribbean Current (P460-7), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~71% 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 Empress Teal?
The HEX code of Empress Teal (PPG1142-7) is #0F5F5C, RGB 15, 95, 92. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.