Elusive Blue 1163-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDE4E8, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sizing from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDE4E8 · 1163-1
Elusive Blue
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elusive Blue Technical Profile
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Elusive Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elusive Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElusive Blue
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallSizing
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pearl City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
First Snowfall
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cool Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Script White
Behr
Nearly identical
Platinum Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elusive Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elusive Blue
#DDE4E8
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 Elusive Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elusive 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 Elusive Blue.
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.
Elusive Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elusive Blue have?
Elusive Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elusive Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elusive Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elusive Blue are Sizing by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Wind Blown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pearl City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elusive 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 Elusive Blue?
Elusive Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.7, 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 Elusive Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.