Haunting Hue 1243-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3E0EC, 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.
Ref. #D3E0EC · 1243-2
Haunting Hue
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Haunting Hue Technical Profile
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Haunting Hue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Haunting Hue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHaunting Hue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBrush Blue
Brush Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brush Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blueberry Whip
Behr
Nearly identical
Arctic Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elegant Lace
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slipstream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alaskan Skies
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Haunting Hue
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Haunting Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haunting Hue 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 Haunting Hue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Haunting Hue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Haunting Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haunting Hue are Brush Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Brush Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blueberry Whip by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Haunting Hue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.