PPG Deep Emerald
PPG1148-7 · #2A535C · LRV 7.5
Compare with other brands: Glidden Deep Emerald is a 98% matchDeep Emerald (PPG1148-7) is a deep blue from PPG with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 7.5 (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 Deep Emerald (98% match).
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LRV
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone
Blue-green · strong
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1148-7
HEX
#2A535C
RGB
42, 83, 92
HSL
191°, 37%, 26%
Family
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Deep Emerald FAQ
What undertone does Deep Emerald have?
Deep Emerald is a deep blue with a strong 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 Deep Emerald?
Deep Emerald has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Deep Emerald in other brands?
Glidden: Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Encore Teal (DEA182), 96%; Valspar: Rugged Teal (V104-6), 95%; Benjamin Moore: River Blue (2057-10), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy (SW 7620), 91%; Behr: Deep Breath (S460-7), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moscow Midnight (HGSW9142), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 82%. 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 Deep Emerald?
The HEX code of Deep Emerald (PPG1148-7) is #2A535C, RGB 42, 83, 92. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.