Always Blue 1156-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A2BACB, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lulworth Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2BACB · 1156-3
Always Blue
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Always Blue Technical Profile
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Always Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Always Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAlways Blue
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallLulworth Blue
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glace Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grand Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ridge View
Behr
Very similar
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Very similar
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Always Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Always Blue
#A2BACB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always 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 Always Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Always Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Always Blue have?
Always Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Always Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Always Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Blue are Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Country Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Anchors Away by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Always 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 Always Blue?
Always Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Always Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.