Hint of Heather 90BB 60/109 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDC9E0, estimated 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.
PPG · #CDC9E0 · 90BB 60/109
Hint of Heather
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Hint of Heather Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC9E0
RGB205, 201, 224
Estimated LRV60.1
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Hint of Heather
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Pick of the Patch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Purple Purity by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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