Breathless 1236-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEECED, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tumbled Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DEECED · 1236-1
Breathless
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Breathless Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEECED
RGB222, 236, 237
Estimated LRV81.6
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 Breathless
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tumbled Blue
Dutch Boy
#DCEAEB
Close digital match
Visionary
Valspar
#DDEDEE
Close digital match
Whispery Breeze
Vista Paint
#E0EEED
Close digital match
Ash White
Behr
#E2EDEC
Close digital match
Clean Air
Kilz
#DBE8EB
Close digital match
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
#D9E6E8
Close digital match
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
#DCE7E8
Close digital match
Whispering Spring
Benjamin Moore
#DDE8E7
Close digital match
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
#E2ECED
Close digital match
Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
#E8EEEA
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Colors That Work With Breathless
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breathless
#DEECED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breathless
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breathless 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
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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.
Breathless — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breathless have?
Breathless 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 Breathless from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breathless are Tumbled Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Visionary by Valspar (a close digital match), Aloha by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breathless'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 Breathless?
Breathless has a estimated lightness value of 81.6, 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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