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Ref. #7595AB · 1156-4

American Anthem

28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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American Anthem 1156-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7595AB, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dyer's Woad from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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American Anthem Technical Profile

HEX Code#7595AB
RGB117, 149, 171
LRV28.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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American Anthem in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to American Anthem in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGAmerican Anthem
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDyer's Woad

Dyer's Woad

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Blue Dust

Kilz

Nearly identical

Frozen Lake

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Sea Reflections

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Americana

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Breath-Taking View

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Royal Gray

Valspar

Very similar

Belladonna

Behr

Very similar

Breath-Taking View

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cook's Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With American Anthem

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

American Anthem

#7595AB

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

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Color Palettes for American Anthem

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Dust

Complement

River Oak

American Anthem Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silvery Moonlight

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Root

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Laguna Green

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Blue Nile

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Ice Fishing

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American Anthem — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does American Anthem have?
American Anthem by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 American Anthem in your own space before committing.
What colors match American Anthem from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Anthem are Dyer's Woad by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Dust by Kilz (a near-identical match), Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting American Anthem'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 American Anthem?
American Anthem has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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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