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Ref. #A3BBCD · 1159-3

Heavenly Blue

48%LRV Value
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Heavenly Blue 1159-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A3BBCD, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lulworth Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Heavenly Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#A3BBCD
RGB163, 187, 205
LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Heavenly Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Heavenly Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGHeavenly Blue
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallLulworth Blue

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Northern Pond

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Glace Bay

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lovebird Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Palisade Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Ridge View

Behr

Nearly identical

Soft Chambray

Kilz

Very similar

Bluette

Vista Paint

Very similar

Dancing in the Rain

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Windy Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Heavenly Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Heavenly Blue

#A3BBCD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Heavenly Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Heavenly Blue

Complement

Fortress Stone

Heavenly Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

In the Navy

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Red Red Wine

Pop

Ginger Root

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Heavenly Blue.

Always Blue

PPG · 10BB 58/149

#A2BACB

Captain'S Walk

PPG · 70BG 51/116

#A8C0D0

Jordan'S Blue

PPG · 90BG 50/157

#A0BDD5

Antwerp Blue

PPG · 30BB 46/124

#AAB5CD

Duchess Blue

PPG · 30BB 47/179

#A3B5D7

Glacier Bay Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/129

#ACB3CD

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blue Flower

Benjamin Moore · 2057-60

#B6DBE5

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore · 776

#3B6F8D

Heavenly Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Heavenly Blue have?
Heavenly Blue 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 Heavenly Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heavenly Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heavenly Blue are Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Northern Pond by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Country Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heavenly Blue'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 Heavenly Blue?
Heavenly Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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