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PPG Blue Lava

PPG13-26 · #2D5069 · LRV ~7.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blue Lava (~98% proximity)

Blue Lava (PPG13-26) is a deep blue from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.3 (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 (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Lava in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG13-26

HEX

#2D5069

RGB

45, 80, 105

HSL

205°, 40%, 29%

Family

Blues

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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, 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 Blue Lava?

Blue Lava has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Blue Lava in other brands?

Glidden: Blue Lava (PPG1155-7), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Indigo Cloth (4009-7), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Champion Cobalt (2061-20), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (SW 9150), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Endless Sea (HGSW9150), ~92% proximity; Behr: Inked (M510-7), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~82% 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 Blue Lava?

The HEX code of Blue Lava (PPG13-26) is #2D5069, RGB 45, 80, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.