Blue Pearl 1157-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C5D9E3, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slighted Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5D9E3 · 1157-2
Blue Pearl
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Pearl Technical Profile
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Blue Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Pearl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Pearl
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySlighted Blue
Slighted Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bright and Early
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonmist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sky Light View
Behr
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Pearl
#C5D9E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848BAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Pearl 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 Pearl.
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 Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Pearl have?
Blue Pearl 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 Blue Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Pearl are Slighted Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bright and Early by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Flowers by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Pearl'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 Pearl?
Blue Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, 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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Why Blue Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.