Graceful 1152-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8C0CE, 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.
Ref. #A8C0CE · 1152-3
Graceful
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Graceful Technical Profile
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Graceful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Graceful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGraceful
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPeace River
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Memorybook Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serenata
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Opal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quiet Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Muted Rain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Graceful
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Graceful.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Graceful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Graceful have?
Graceful by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Graceful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Graceful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graceful are Peace River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Memorybook Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Serenata by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Graceful's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.