Ref. #A8C0CE · 1152-3
Graceful
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Graceful Technical Profile
What color is Graceful? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A8C0CE. Colors similar to Graceful include Dunn-Edwards Peace River, Valspar Memorybook Blue, Benjamin Moore Serenata. Graceful has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Graceful sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Graceful
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Pastille Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Graceful from other brands?
The closest matches are Peace River by Dunn-Edwards (#A8BFCC), Memorybook Blue by Valspar (#A4BFCD), Serenata by Benjamin Moore (#ACC2CD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Graceful?
Graceful has an LRV of 50.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.