Breakwater 1152-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D1DEE4, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheer Bliss from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D1DEE4 · 1152-2
Breakwater
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Breakwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1DEE4
RGB209, 222, 228
Estimated LRV71.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Sheer Bliss
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#D1DEE6
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Era
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#D5E1E5
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Journal Book
Valspar
#CFDEE7
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Hirshfield's
#D2DDE0
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Hinting Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#CED9DD
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Clear to See
Vista Paint
#D0DADE
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Dutch Boy
#D9E4E9
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Humid Weather
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#D4E4EC
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Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Dreamy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#D7E6EE
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Breakwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breakwater
#D1DEE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breakwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breakwater 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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Breakwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breakwater have?
Breakwater by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Breakwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwater are Sheer Bliss by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Era by Behr (a close digital match), Journal Book by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breakwater'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 Breakwater?
Breakwater has a estimated lightness value of 71.4, 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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