Blue Smoke 1153-3 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D7E0E2, 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.
Ref. #D7E0E2 · 1153-3
Blue Smoke
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Smoke Technical Profile
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Blue Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Smoke
Nearly identical
ValsparRising Tide
Rising Tide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Veil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nuance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene
Behr
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wales Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Smoke
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue Smoke.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Smoke are Rising Tide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Air .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Blue Veil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.