Babbling Brook 1144-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BECFCD, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fluttering Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BECFCD · 1144-3
Babbling Brook
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Babbling Brook Technical Profile
HEX Code#BECFCD
RGB190, 207, 205
Estimated LRV60.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Fluttering Blue
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#BACBC9
Close digital match
Cape Hope
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#BFD2D1
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Artiste
Valspar
#BDD0D0
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Annapolis Green
Benjamin Moore
#C2D3CF
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Cape Hope
Hirshfield's
#BFD3D2
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Soothing Spring
Behr
#BDCBC7
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Berry Mojito
Dunn-Edwards
#B6CACA
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Baby Blanket
Kilz
#BDD3D3
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Tradewind
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#C2CFCF
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Colors That Work With Babbling Brook
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Babbling Brook
#BECFCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Babbling Brook
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Babbling Brook 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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Babbling Brook — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Babbling Brook have?
Babbling Brook by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Babbling Brook from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Babbling Brook are Fluttering Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cape Hope by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Artiste by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Babbling Brook'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 Babbling Brook?
Babbling Brook has a estimated lightness value of 60.0, 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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