Kimono 1166-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6D86B6, estimated LRV 24 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beautified Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6D86B6 · 1166-5
Kimono
24%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Kimono Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D86B6
RGB109, 134, 182
Estimated LRV23.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#7085B8
Close digital match
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#6A8ABA
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#6B83A9
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#6487B0
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Visible digital difference
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#3B83BD
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Colors That Work With Kimono
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kimono
#6D86B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kimono
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kimono 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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Kimono — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kimono have?
Kimono 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 Kimono from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kimono are Beautified Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Debutante Ball by Behr (a very close match), Majestic Mount by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Kimono'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 Kimono?
Kimono has a estimated lightness value of 23.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Kimono's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.