Embellishment 1151-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBDEE2, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lament Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBDEE2 · 1151-2
Embellishment
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Embellishment Technical Profile
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Embellishment in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Embellishment in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEmbellishment
Nearly identical
ValsparLament Blue
Lament Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polar Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Morning Dew
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Embellishment
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Embellishment
#CBDEE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Embellishment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Embellishment 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Embellishment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Embellishment have?
Embellishment 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 Embellishment in your own space before committing.
What colors match Embellishment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Embellishment are Lament Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polar Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Morning Dew by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Embellishment'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 Embellishment?
Embellishment has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.4, 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 Embellishment's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.