Merry Music 1127-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CED3C1, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spearmint Shale from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CED3C1 · 1127-3
Merry Music
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Merry Music in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Merry Music in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMerry Music
Nearly identical
ValsparSpearmint Shale
Spearmint Shale
Valspar
Nearly identical
Terrace View
Behr
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Glass Tile
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
September Song
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palo Verde
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Merry Music
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Merry Music
#CED3C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Merry Music
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Merry Music 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 Merry Music.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Merry Music — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Merry Music have?
Merry Music by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Merry Music in your own space before committing.
What colors match Merry Music from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Merry Music are Spearmint Shale by Valspar (a near-identical match), Terrace View by Behr (a near-identical match), Vintage Find by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Merry Music'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 Merry Music?
Merry Music has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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