Deep Emerald
PPG1148-7 · #2A545C · LRV 8 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Deep Space3
- 2Deep Emerald8
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Deep Emerald, Really?
Deep Emerald reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1148-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Emerald
Deep Emerald earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Deep Emerald
At LRV 8, Deep Emerald is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deep Emerald are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1148-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Marea BajaSW 9185 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Behr | Ocean AbyssMQ6-01 · Behr | 1.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Deep Sea Green735 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Urban OasisP104 · Valspar | 3.9 | 7.2 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep EmeraldPPG1148-7 · Glidden | 0.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Tres BlueHGSW 2341 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Emerald within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #2A545C in HSL space. Pair Deep Emerald with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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