First Light 1241-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9E6EE, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dreamy Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D9E6EE · 1241-1
First Light
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
First Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9E6EE
RGB217, 230, 238
Estimated LRV77.5
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Dreamy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#D7E6EE
Close digital match
Drowsy Lavender
Behr
#DAE9F1
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Bonefish
Dutch Boy
#D6E2EB
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Sweet Bluette
Benjamin Moore
#D8E6EC
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Dreamstress
Valspar
#D6E4EA
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Humid Weather
Kilz
#D4E4EC
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Bird Bath Blue
Vista Paint
#D7E6EC
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Cool Sky
Hirshfield's
#DBE4EC
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Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
#D7E1E5
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Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With First Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Light
#D9E6EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8287B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First Light Room Palettes
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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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First Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Light have?
First Light by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 First Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Light are Dreamy Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Drowsy Lavender by Behr (a close digital match), Bonefish by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting First Light'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 First Light?
First Light has a estimated lightness value of 77.5, 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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