Lucky Shamrock 1146-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #487A7B, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laka Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #487A7B · 1146-6
Lucky Shamrock
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lucky Shamrock Technical Profile
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Lucky Shamrock in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lucky Shamrock in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLucky Shamrock
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLaka Blue
Laka Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grand Canal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tornado Season
Behr
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mandalay Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pacific Rim
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
The Green Hour
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fish Story
Valspar
Very similar
Mint Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lombardy Lake
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lucky Shamrock
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lucky Shamrock
#487A7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#627A94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lucky Shamrock
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lucky Shamrock 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 Lucky Shamrock.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lucky Shamrock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lucky Shamrock have?
Lucky Shamrock by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Lucky Shamrock in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lucky Shamrock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lucky Shamrock are Laka Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grand Canal by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Tornado Season by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Lucky Shamrock'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 Lucky Shamrock?
Lucky Shamrock has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lucky Shamrock's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.