PPG Cathedral Glass PPG1148-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 29

Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5) is a dark blue from PPG with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 28.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Cathedral Glass (99% match).

Compare Cathedral Glass with other brands

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LRV

28.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1148-5

HEX

#79989C

RGB

121, 152, 156

HSL

187°, 15%, 54%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Cathedral Glass in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Green Granite PPG · PPG1144-5 · LRV 28

Scarborough PPG · PPG1145-5 · LRV 28

Baritone PPG · PPG1149-5 · LRV 25

Aqua Smoke PPG · PPG1034-5 · LRV 33

Serene Stream PPG · PPG1154-5 · LRV 32

Symphony Of Blue PPG · PPG1035-4 · LRV 34

Palmetto PPG · PPG1146-5 · LRV 29

Twilight Stroll PPG · PPG10-03 · LRV 24

Cathedral Glass FAQ

What undertone does Cathedral Glass have?

Cathedral Glass is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green 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 Cathedral Glass?

Cathedral Glass has an 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.

What is the closest match to Cathedral Glass in other brands?

Glidden: Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5), 99%; Valspar: Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Hemlock (719), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Faded Blue Clapboard (DESS34), 92%; Behr: Tower Bridge (S440-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), 91%. 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 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.