PPG Blue Lava
PPG1155-7 · #2D5069 · LRV 7.3
Compare with other brands: Glidden Blue Lava is a 98% matchBlue Lava (PPG1155-7) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.3 (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 Blue Lava (98% match). Also sold as PPG13-26.
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LRV
7.3 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1155-7
HEX
#2D5069
RGB
45, 80, 105
HSL
205°, 40%, 29%
Family
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Blue Lava FAQ
What undertone does Blue Lava have?
Blue Lava has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Blue Lava?
Blue Lava has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.3 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 Blue Lava in other brands?
Glidden: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7), 98%; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Champion Cobalt (2061-20), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), 92%; Behr: Inked (M510-7), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 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 Blue Lava?
The HEX code of Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) is #2D5069, RGB 45, 80, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.