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Ref. #2C4D69 · 1156-7

Celestial Blue

7%LRV Value
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Celestial Blue 1156-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2C4D69, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Champion Cobalt from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Celestial Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#2C4D69
RGB44, 77, 105
LRV6.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Celestial Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Celestial Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGCelestial Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChampion Cobalt

Champion Cobalt

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Twilight Chimes

Behr

Nearly identical

Inkstain

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Happy Tune

Vista Paint

Very similar

Still Waters Run Deep

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Commodore

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dark Iris

Valspar

Very similar

Happy Tune

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Fountain Pen

Kilz

Very similar

Capri Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Celestial Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Celestial Blue

#2C4D69

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4B4D7D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Celestial Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shimmering Sea

Complement

Wooden Cabin

Celestial Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Maple

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Palest Morning Blue

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Antique Brick Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tiger Tail

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Celestial Blue.

Singing The Blues

PPG · 1159-7

#2B4D68

Blue Lava

PPG · 1155-7

#2E5169

Shimmering Sea

PPG · 1152-7

#2B526A

Blueberry Pie

PPG · 1163-7

#314D67

Blue Tang

PPG · 1160-7

#2A4B6E

Regatta Bay

PPG · 1154-7

#2D5367

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · 7414

#497786

Crisp Collar

Valspar · 8003-42C

#B7CED6

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Celestial Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Celestial Blue have?
Celestial Blue 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 Celestial Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celestial Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celestial Blue are Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Twilight Chimes by Behr (a near-identical match), Inkstain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Celestial Blue'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 Celestial Blue?
Celestial Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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