Cloudberry by PPG paint color
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Ref. #B9B3C2 · 1174-4

Cloudberry

46%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Cloudberry Technical Profile

What color is Cloudberry? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #B9B3C2. Colors similar to Cloudberry include Valspar Livid Violet, Benjamin Moore Spring Violet, Hirshfield's Violet Crush. Cloudberry has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 46 gives Cloudberry depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Cloudberry pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#B9B3C2
RGB185, 179, 194
LRV46.4
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Cloudberry

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Livid Violet

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spring Violet

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Violet Crush

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hyacinth Haze

Vista Paint

Very similar

Aster

Behr

Very similar

Floe Blue Met.

MPC

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Winter Dusk

Dunn-Edwards

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Boysenberry Cream

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cloudberry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cloudberry

#B9B3C2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A985AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cloudberry

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Livid Violet

Complement

Gray Horse

Cloudberry Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Positively Purple

Pop

Mulberry Bush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Pageant Pansy

Pop

Tangled Twine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Funky Frog

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Spring Lilac

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Silver Bells

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

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Cloudberry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cloudberry have?
Cloudberry by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cloudberry from other brands?
The closest matches are Livid Violet by Valspar (#B8B0BC), Spring Violet by Benjamin Moore (#B1ADBC), Violet Crush by Hirshfield's (#B4AEC1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cloudberry?
Cloudberry has an LRV of 46.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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