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Ref. #C4DDE2 · 1235-3

Galactica

69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Galactica Technical Profile

What color is Galactica? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C4DDE2. Colors similar to Galactica include Sherwin-Williams Byte Blue, Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric, Benjamin Moore Glacier Blue. Galactica has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Galactica sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#C4DDE2
RGB196, 221, 226
LRV68.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Galactica

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Byte Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Glacier Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Subtle Breeze

Kilz

Nearly identical

Icicles

Behr

Nearly identical

Rain Dance

Valspar

Very similar

Monet Magic

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Shark

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Seaside Pleasure

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Galactica

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Galactica

#C4DDE2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8492AE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Galactica

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Byte Blue

Complement

French Lavender

Galactica Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Zephyr

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Chilled Wine

Pop

Orange Vermillion

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Galactica.

Blue Pearl

PPG · 1157-2

#C5D9E3

Embellishment

PPG · 1151-2

#CBDEE2

Bit Of Heaven

PPG · 1156-2

#CAD7DE

Touch Of Blue

PPG · 1242-2

#C2D7E9

Mountain Dew

PPG · 1147-2

#CFE2E0

Blue Booties

PPG · 1241-2

#C8DDEE

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Galactica — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Galactica have?
Galactica by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Galactica from other brands?
The closest matches are Byte Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#C5DCE0), Atmospheric by Sherwin-Williams (#C2DAE0), Glacier Blue by Benjamin Moore (#C9DFE3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Galactica?
Galactica has an LRV of 68.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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