Globe Thistle 1246-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9D1E9, 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.
Ref. #C9D1E9 · 1246-3
Globe Thistle
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Globe Thistle Technical Profile
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Globe Thistle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Globe Thistle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGlobe Thistle
Nearly identical
ValsparTwilight Mist
Twilight Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Casa del Mar
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Posture And Pose
Behr
Nearly identical
Beautiful Berry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pixie
Kilz
Very similar
Flax Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Globe Thistle
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Globe Thistle.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Globe Thistle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Globe Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Globe Thistle are Twilight Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Casa del Mar by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Posture And Pose by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Globe Thistle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.