Alaskan Blue 1162-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7E9EC2, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lake Periwinkle from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #7E9EC2 · 1162-4
Alaskan Blue
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alaskan Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E9EC2
RGB126, 158, 194
Estimated LRV32.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Alaskan Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lake Periwinkle
Kilz
#7E9EC5
Close digital match
Paradise Found
Valspar
#769BC1
Close digital match
John’s Blue
Vista Paint
#829FBD
Close digital match
Violet Shadow
Behr
#839CBD
Close digital match
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
#7498BE
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Ocean City
Dunn-Edwards
#7896BA
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Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
#889FC0
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John's Blue
Hirshfield's
#82A3C0
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Celestial Horizon
Dutch Boy
#8FA4BF
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Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Alaskan Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alaskan Blue
#7E9EC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8483AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alaskan Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alaskan Blue 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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Alaskan Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alaskan Blue have?
Alaskan Blue by PPG has a neutral 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 Alaskan Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alaskan Blue are Lake Periwinkle by Kilz (a close digital match), Paradise Found by Valspar (a close digital match), John’s Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alaskan Blue'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 Alaskan Blue?
Alaskan Blue has a estimated lightness value of 32.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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