PPG Cathedral Glass
PPG1148-5 · #79989C · LRV ~28.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Cathedral Glass (~99% proximity)Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.9 (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 Cathedral Glass (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Cathedral Glass in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · moderate
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1148-5
HEX
#79989C
RGB
121, 152, 156
HSL
187°, 15%, 54%
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Cathedral Glass FAQ
What undertone does Cathedral Glass have?
Cathedral Glass is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, 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 Cathedral Glass?
Cathedral Glass has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.9 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 Cathedral Glass in other brands?
Glidden: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hemlock (719), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Faded Blue Clapboard (DESS34), ~92% proximity; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), ~91% 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 Cathedral Glass?
The HEX code of Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) is #79989C, RGB 121, 152, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.