Americana 1152-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7F9DAF, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breath-Taking View from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7F9DAF · 1152-4
Americana
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Americana Technical Profile
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Americana in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Americana in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAmericana
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBreath-Taking View
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yacht Harbor
Behr
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Labrador
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nostalgia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winding River
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Americana
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Americana
#7F9DAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Americana
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Americana 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 Americana.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Americana — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Americana have?
Americana 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 Americana in your own space before committing.
What colors match Americana from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Americana are Breath-Taking View by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yacht Harbor by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Cascade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Americana'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 Americana?
Americana has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Americana's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.