Hint of Heather 90BB 60/109 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDC9E0, LRV 60 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Purity from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDC9E0 · 90BB 60/109
Hint of Heather
60%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Hint of Heather Technical Profile
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Hint of Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint of Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHint of Heather
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Purity
Purple Purity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Purity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Foxgloves
Behr
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soapy Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Will o' the Wisp
Valspar
Very similar
Violet Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cooled Lavender
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint of Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Heather
#CDC9E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of Heather 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 Hint of Heather.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint of Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Heather have?
Hint of Heather by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Hint of Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint of Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Heather are Purple Purity by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pick of the Patch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Purity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint of Heather'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 Hint of Heather?
Hint of Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hint of Heather's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.