Bashful 1237-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3EDED, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Air from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3EDED · 1237-1
Bashful
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bashful Technical Profile
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Bashful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bashful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBashful
Nearly identical
BehrMountain Air
Mountain Air
Behr
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calypso Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fluffy Slippers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Patriotic White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cooled Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evening Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Hush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bashful
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bashful
#E3EDED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bashful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bashful 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 Bashful.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bashful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bashful have?
Bashful by PPG has a neutral 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 Bashful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bashful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bashful are Mountain Air by Behr (a near-identical match), Aquafir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Calypso Breeze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bashful'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 Bashful?
Bashful has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Bashful's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.