City Lights 1041-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFE6EA, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sizing from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFE6EA · 1041-2
City Lights
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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City Lights in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to City Lights in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCity Lights
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallSizing
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pearl City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Script White
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Pear
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cool Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lil' Snowflake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Lights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Lights
#DFE6EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Lights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Lights 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 City Lights.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City Lights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Lights have?
City Lights 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 City Lights in your own space before committing.
What colors match City Lights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Lights are Sizing by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Pearl City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wind Blown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting City Lights'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 City Lights?
City Lights has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.2, 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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Why City Lights's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.