Blue Willow 1145-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8BBBA, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Surface from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8BBBA · 1145-4
Blue Willow
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Willow Technical Profile
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Blue Willow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Willow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Willow
Nearly identical
BehrWater Surface
Water Surface
Behr
Nearly identical
Elegant Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wedgewood Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bidwell Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lucinda
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jolene
Valspar
Nearly identical
Indulgence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bell Bottoms
Kilz
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Willow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Willow
#A8BBBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Willow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Willow 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 Willow.
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 Willow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Willow have?
Blue Willow 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 Willow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Willow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Willow are Water Surface by Behr (a near-identical match), Gray Wool by Behr (a near-identical match), Gray Wool by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Willow'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 Willow?
Blue Willow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Willow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.