Ethereal Blue 90BG 72/038 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9DEE4, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mainsail from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D9DEE4 · 90BG 72/038
Ethereal Blue
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ethereal Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9DEE4
RGB217, 222, 228
Estimated LRV72.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mainsail
Behr
#D8DDE2
Close digital match
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
#D8DCE3
Close digital match
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
#D7DEE4
Close digital match
Highland Winds
Valspar
#D9DFE7
Close digital match
Waterloo
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DFE3
Close digital match
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
#D6D9DE
Close digital match
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
#DDE3E7
Close digital match
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
#DADCE3
Close digital match
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#DFE7EE
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#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Ethereal Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ethereal Blue
#D9DEE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ethereal Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ethereal 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
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Ethereal Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ethereal Blue have?
Ethereal Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ethereal Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ethereal Blue are Mainsail by Behr (a close digital match), Eastern Breeze by Behr (a close digital match), Romance in Bloom by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ethereal 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 Ethereal Blue?
Ethereal Blue has a estimated lightness value of 72.6, 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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