Galactica 1235-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4DDE2, estimated LRV 69 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Byte Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C4DDE2 · 1235-3
Galactica
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Galactica Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4DDE2
RGB196, 221, 226
Estimated LRV68.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Galactica
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#C5DCE0
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#C9DFE3
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#C2D9DF
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#CAE3EA
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Colors That Work With Galactica
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Galactica
#C4DDE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8492AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Galactica 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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Galactica — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Galactica have?
Galactica by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Galactica from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Galactica are Byte Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Atmospheric by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glacier Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Galactica'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 Galactica?
Galactica has a estimated lightness value of 68.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Galactica's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.