Airy 1238-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DAE6E9, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Phantom Lake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DAE6E9 · 1238-1
Airy
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Airy Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAE6E9
RGB218, 230, 233
Estimated LRV77.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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#D6E4E7
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April Winds
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#D5E2E5
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Constellation
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Aquafir
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Sizing
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Colors That Work With Airy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Airy
#DAE6E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Airy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Airy 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
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Airy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Airy have?
Airy by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Airy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Airy are Phantom Lake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bare Minimum by Valspar (a close digital match), Clean Air by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Airy'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 Airy?
Airy has a estimated lightness value of 77.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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