Blue Shamrock 1136-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BACBC4, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peridot Sparkle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BACBC4 · 1136-4
Blue Shamrock
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Shamrock Technical Profile
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Blue Shamrock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Shamrock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Shamrock
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeridot Sparkle
Peridot Sparkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sparkling Lake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antiqued Aqua
Behr
Nearly identical
Sylvan Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rolling Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amelia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Déjà Vu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waterscape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bleached Cypress
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Shamrock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Shamrock
#BACBC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AAAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Shamrock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Shamrock 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 Shamrock.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Shamrock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Shamrock have?
Blue Shamrock by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Shamrock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Shamrock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Shamrock are Peridot Sparkle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sparkling Lake by Valspar (a near-identical match), Antiqued Aqua by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Shamrock'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 Shamrock?
Blue Shamrock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, 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 Shamrock's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.