Ref. #DFEBE9 · 1034-2
Honesty
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honesty Technical Profile
What color is Honesty? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #DFEBE9. Colors similar to Honesty include Behr Reflecting Pool, Behr Shiny Luster, Valspar Hotspring Green. Honesty has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Honesty reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Honesty
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Reflecting Pool
Behr
Nearly identical
Hotspring Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thawed Out
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whispering Spring
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispery Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roman White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skylight
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honesty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honesty
#DFEBE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A0AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honesty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honesty 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 Honesty.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honesty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honesty have?
Honesty by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Honesty from other brands?
The closest matches are Reflecting Pool by Behr (#DFEBE8), Shiny Luster by Behr (#DEEAE7), Hotspring Green by Valspar (#DFECEB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honesty?
Honesty has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honesty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.