Alpine Blue 1149-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBE4E5, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northbound from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBE4E5 · 1149-1
Alpine Blue
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Alpine Blue Technical Profile
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Alpine Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alpine Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlpine Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparNorthbound
Northbound
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Bird Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gauzy Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cloud-Whisped Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alpine Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Alpine Blue.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alpine Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alpine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alpine Blue are Northbound by Valspar (a near-identical match), Blue Bird Day by Behr (a near-identical match), Gray Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alpine Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.