Evening Hush 1165-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7B8CA8, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Box Office from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B8CA8 · 1165-5
Evening Hush
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Evening Hush Technical Profile
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Evening Hush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Evening Hush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEvening Hush
Nearly identical
BehrBox Office
Box Office
Behr
Nearly identical
Periwinks
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stratford
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Remembrance
Kilz
Very similar
Merlin
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Orchid
Vista Paint
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Enchanting Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dried Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Telegrey 2
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Evening Hush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Hush
#7B8CA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Hush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Hush 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 Evening Hush.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Evening Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Hush have?
Evening Hush 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 Evening Hush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Evening Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Hush are Box Office by Behr (a near-identical match), Periwinks by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Stratford by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Evening Hush'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 Evening Hush?
Evening Hush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Evening Hush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.