Blue Lava
There is more to PPG Blue Lava (PPG1155-7) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its LRV of 8 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#2e5169LRV
8.00
Blue Lava's Color Strip
Blue Lava is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip PPG1155 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 66 vs 8, Alpaca Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 8), opening up a space where Blue Lava encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Blue Lava is a dark, neutral, orchid blue with a violet undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a stunning foyer or dining room. Pair it with white or off-white. This color is also part of our Harmony collection (PPG13-26).