Honesty 1034-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFEBE9, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reflecting Pool from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFEBE9 · 1034-2
Honesty
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honesty Technical Profile
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Honesty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honesty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHonesty
Nearly identical
BehrReflecting Pool
Reflecting Pool
Behr
Nearly identical
Hotspring Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thawed Out
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Azure Mist
Dutch Boy
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
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Clean Air
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honesty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honesty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honesty are Reflecting Pool by Behr (a near-identical match), Shiny Luster by Behr (a near-identical match), Hotspring Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Honesty'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 Honesty?
Honesty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honesty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.