Haunting Hue 1243-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3E0EC, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brush Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D3E0EC · 1243-2
Haunting Hue
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Haunting Hue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3E0EC
RGB211, 224, 236
Estimated LRV73.2
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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Colors That Work With Haunting Hue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Haunting Hue
#D3E0EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8182B1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Haunting Hue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haunting Hue Room Palettes
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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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Haunting Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Haunting Hue have?
Haunting Hue 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 Haunting Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haunting Hue are Brush Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Brush Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blueberry Whip by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Haunting Hue'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 Haunting Hue?
Haunting Hue has a estimated lightness value of 73.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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