Arabella 1157-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #82ACC4, LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Skies from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82ACC4 · 1157-4
Arabella
38%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Arabella Technical Profile
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Arabella in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arabella in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGArabella
Nearly identical
ValsparSoft Skies
Soft Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Favorite Jeans
Kilz
Nearly identical
Subdued Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Private Jet
Behr
Very similar
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
San Francisco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Calm Tint
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arabella
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arabella
#82ACC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8389AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arabella
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arabella 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 Arabella.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arabella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arabella have?
Arabella 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 Arabella in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arabella from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arabella are Soft Skies by Valspar (a near-identical match), Favorite Jeans by Kilz (a near-identical match), By The Sea by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arabella'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 Arabella?
Arabella has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Arabella's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.