PPG Shimmering Sea
PPG1152-7 · #2B516B · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Lava (~97% proximity)Shimmering Sea (PPG1152-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (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 Blue Lava (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1152-7
HEX
#2B516B
RGB
43, 81, 107
HSL
204°, 43%, 29%
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Shimmering Sea FAQ
What undertone does Shimmering Sea have?
Shimmering Sea has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, 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 Shimmering Sea?
Shimmering Sea has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Shimmering Sea in other brands?
Glidden: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Earth (DE5853), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Champion Cobalt (2061-20), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), ~92% proximity; Behr: Express Blue (M500-6), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~81% 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 Shimmering Sea?
The HEX code of Shimmering Sea (PPG1152-7) is #2B516B, RGB 43, 81, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.