Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Cathedral Glass |
| SKU | PPG1148-5 |
| Hex | #7B999C |
| RGB | 123, 153, 156 |
| HSL | 185°, 14%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Cathedral Glass
Cathedral Glass sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cathedral Glass is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cathedral Glass within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7B999C in HSL space. Pair Cathedral Glass with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Cathedral Glass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cathedral Glass from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1148-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tranquil Aqua (SW 7611), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Glass without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Aqua swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Behr's nearest match is Blue Agave (PMD-35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Glass without repainting risk. See the full Blue Agave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cathedral Glass is Province Blue (2135-40) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Province Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Valspar's nearest match is Laid-Back Blue (8003-39E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Glass without repainting risk. See the full Laid-Back Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cathedral Glass is Cathedral Glass (PPG1148-5). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Cathedral Glass and you'll get the same color. See the full Cathedral Glass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cathedral Glass. The nearest is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cathedral Glass. The nearest is Avalon (DET552) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avalon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cathedral Glass. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cathedral Glass is Sugar Bag Light (NO. 29) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Bag Light swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cathedral Glass is Miracle Bay (0471) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Miracle Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Glass without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Rodda has no exact twin of Cathedral Glass. The nearest is Whale Migration (R081) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cathedral Glass. The nearest is Luna (C2-712) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cathedral Glass
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Melody (0499), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Glass without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →