Ariel 1237-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AED7EA, estimated LRV 64 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Boy Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AED7EA · 1237-3
Ariel
64%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ariel Technical Profile
HEX Code#AED7EA
RGB174, 215, 234
Estimated LRV63.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Ariel
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Little Boy Blue
Benjamin Moore
#ADD6EA
Close digital match
Pool Party
Kilz
#ADD8EE
Close digital match
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B0D6E6
Close digital match
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
#A6D3E9
Close digital match
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
#A5D3E9
Close digital match
Sonic Sky
Valspar
#AAD7EF
Close digital match
Emily
Hirshfield's
#ABD1E1
Close digital match
Blue Bubble
Behr
#A6D7EB
Close digital match
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
#B1D3E3
Close digital match
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Ariel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ariel
#AED7EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7582BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ariel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ariel 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ariel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ariel have?
Ariel by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ariel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ariel are Little Boy Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fairview Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pool Party by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ariel'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 Ariel?
Ariel has a estimated lightness value of 63.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Ariel's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.