Blue Promise 1161-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #729CC2, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magic Spell from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #729CC2 · 1161-4
Blue Promise
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Promise Technical Profile
HEX Code#729CC2
RGB114, 156, 194
Estimated LRV31.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Magic Spell
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#6C9AC3
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#749DBF
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#769BC1
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#759FC1
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#7498BE
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#6CA4D1
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Colors That Work With Blue Promise
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Promise
#729CC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8182B1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Promise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Promise Room Palettes
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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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Blue Promise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Promise have?
Blue Promise by PPG has a neutral 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 Blue Promise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Promise are Magic Spell by Behr (a close digital match), Key West Zenith by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Paradise Found by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Promise'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 Promise?
Blue Promise has a estimated lightness value of 31.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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