Blue Thistle 1162-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADC0D6, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Penelope from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADC0D6 · 1162-3
Blue Thistle
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Thistle Technical Profile
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Blue Thistle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Thistle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Thistle
Nearly identical
ValsparPenelope
Penelope
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rain Reflection
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vanity
Behr
Nearly identical
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Babbling Creek
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunrise
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Thistle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Thistle
#ADC0D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Thistle 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 Thistle.
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 Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Thistle have?
Blue Thistle 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 Thistle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Thistle are Penelope by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rain Reflection by Kilz (a near-identical match), Simply Sparkling by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Thistle'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 Thistle?
Blue Thistle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, 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 Thistle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.