Blue Smoke 1153-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D7E0E2, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rising Tide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D7E0E2 · 1153-3
Blue Smoke
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7E0E2
RGB215, 224, 226
Estimated LRV73.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Blue Smoke
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rising Tide
Valspar
#D4DDDF
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Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Blue Veil
Benjamin Moore
#DAE1E2
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Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E1E5
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Nuance
Vista Paint
#D2DCDE
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Nuance
Hirshfield's
#D2DDE0
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Serene
Behr
#DCE3E4
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Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE0
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Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
#D5DBDC
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Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
#D5DBDB
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Clean Air
Kilz
#DBE8EB
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Colors That Work With Blue Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Smoke
#D7E0E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Smoke 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
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Blue Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Smoke have?
Blue Smoke by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Smoke are Rising Tide by Valspar (a close digital match), Air .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Smoke'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 Smoke?
Blue Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 73.2, 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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