Graceful 1152-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8C0CE, estimated LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peace River from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A8C0CE · 1152-3
Graceful
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Graceful Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8C0CE
RGB168, 192, 206
Estimated LRV50.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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#A8BFCC
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Colors That Work With Graceful
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Graceful
#A8C0CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Graceful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Graceful 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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Graceful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Graceful have?
Graceful 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 Graceful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graceful are Peace River by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Memorybook Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Serenata by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Graceful'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 Graceful?
Graceful has a estimated lightness value of 50.5, 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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