Magical Merlin 1241-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3D8ED0, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star Gazer from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3D8ED0 · 1241-5
Magical Merlin
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Magical Merlin Technical Profile
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Magical Merlin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magical Merlin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMagical Merlin
Very similar
ValsparStar Gazer
Star Gazer
Valspar
Very similar
Come Sail Away
Behr
Very similar
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
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Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
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Light Blue
RAL
Very similar
Breathtaking Blue
Vista Paint
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Waterloo
Benjamin Moore
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Coast Drive
Kilz
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Bashful Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magical Merlin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magical Merlin
#3D8ED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7477BE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magical Merlin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magical Merlin 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 Magical Merlin.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Magical Merlin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magical Merlin have?
Magical Merlin 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 Magical Merlin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Magical Merlin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magical Merlin are Star Gazer by Valspar (a very close match), Come Sail Away by Behr (a very close match), Artesian Water by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Magical Merlin'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 Magical Merlin?
Magical Merlin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.9, 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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