Blue Bows 1158-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A4C3D7, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Drop from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4C3D7 · 1158-3
Blue Bows
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Bows Technical Profile
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Blue Bows in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Bows in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Bows
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWater Drop
Water Drop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Nearly identical
H2O
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oh Boy!
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Anchors Away
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caspian Tide
Behr
Very similar
Sound Waves
Valspar
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Bows
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Bows
#A4C3D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8186B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Bows
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Bows 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 Blue Bows.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Bows — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Bows have?
Blue Bows 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 Blue Bows in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Bows from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Bows are Water Drop by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Chambray by Kilz (a near-identical match), H2O by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Bows'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 Blue Bows?
Blue Bows has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, 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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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 Blue Bows's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.