Deep Emerald 1148-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2A545C, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Stream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #2A545C · 1148-7
Deep Emerald
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Emerald Technical Profile
HEX Code#2A545C
RGB42, 84, 92
Estimated LRV7.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Deep Emerald
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Emerald
#2A545C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#485671
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Emerald Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Deep Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Emerald have?
Deep Emerald by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Deep Emerald from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Emerald are Frozen Stream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Petro Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Frozen Stream by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Deep Emerald's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Deep Emerald?
Deep Emerald has a estimated lightness value of 7.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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