Deep Emerald 1148-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2A545C, 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.
Ref. #2A545C · 1148-7
Deep Emerald
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Deep Emerald Technical Profile
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Deep Emerald in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Emerald in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDeep Emerald
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFrozen Stream
Frozen Stream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Petro Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Frozen Stream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Encore Teal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Galpagos Turquoise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Petrol Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Classic Teal
Valspar
Very similar
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Sea Dive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Azure Blue
RAL
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Emerald
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Deep Emerald.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Deep Emerald in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Emerald from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Emerald are Frozen Stream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Petro Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Frozen Stream by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deep Emerald's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.