Alpine Blue 1149-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBE4E5, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northbound from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DBE4E5 · 1149-1
Alpine Blue
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alpine Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBE4E5
RGB219, 228, 229
Estimated LRV76.2
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Northbound
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#DDE5E6
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Blue Bird Day
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#DDE7E8
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Gray Sky
Benjamin Moore
#DEE6E6
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Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
#DCE7E8
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Dutch Boy
#DCE7E8
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Cloud-Whisped Sky
Vista Paint
#DEE8E8
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Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
#D8E2E1
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Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
#D9E6E8
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Clean Air
Kilz
#DBE8EB
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Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With Alpine Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alpine Blue
#DBE4E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8595AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alpine Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alpine 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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Alpine Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alpine Blue have?
Alpine Blue 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 Alpine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alpine Blue are Northbound by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Bird Day by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alpine 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 Alpine Blue?
Alpine Blue has a estimated lightness value of 76.2, 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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