Blue Silk 1244-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D0DCE8, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arctic Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0DCE8 · 1244-2
Blue Silk
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Silk Technical Profile
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Blue Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Silk
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyArctic Blue
Arctic Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brush Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Letter To Juliet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brush Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blueberry Whip
Behr
Nearly identical
Slipstream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Ice Sculpture
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alaskan Skies
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Silk
#D0DCE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8484AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Silk 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 Silk.
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 Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Silk have?
Blue Silk 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 Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Silk are Arctic Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Brush Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Letter To Juliet by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Silk'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 Silk?
Blue Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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 Blue Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.