Diamond Blue 1237-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFE4EE, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skywriter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFE4EE · 1237-2
Diamond Blue
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Diamond Blue Technical Profile
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Diamond Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Diamond Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDiamond Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparSkywriter
Skywriter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Cumulus Cotton
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Diamond Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Diamond Blue
#CFE4EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C86B6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Diamond Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Diamond Blue 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 Diamond Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Diamond Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Diamond Blue have?
Diamond 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 Diamond Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Diamond Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Diamond Blue are Skywriter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cape Cod by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Diamond 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 Diamond Blue?
Diamond Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Diamond Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.