Globe Thistle 1246-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9D1E9, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Mist from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C9D1E9 · 1246-3
Globe Thistle
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Globe Thistle Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9D1E9
RGB201, 209, 233
Estimated LRV63.9
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Twilight Mist
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#CAD0E9
Close digital match
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#CACFE6
Close digital match
Posture And Pose
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#C9CEE4
Close digital match
Beautiful Berry
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#D0D4EA
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English Hyacinth
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#C9D1E4
Close digital match
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#C2CBE0
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Colors That Work With Globe Thistle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Globe Thistle
#C9D1E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C7FB3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Globe Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Globe Thistle 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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Globe Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Globe Thistle have?
Globe Thistle 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 Globe Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Globe Thistle are Twilight Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Casa del Mar by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Posture And Pose by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Globe Thistle'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 Globe Thistle?
Globe Thistle has a estimated lightness value of 63.9, 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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