Niagara Falls 1240-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBE3EE, LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBE3EE · 1240-2
Niagara Falls
74%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Niagara Falls Technical Profile
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Niagara Falls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Niagara Falls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNiagara Falls
Nearly identical
KilzMisty Blue
Misty Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Skywriter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Velvet Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mystical Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Niagara Falls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Niagara Falls
#CBE3EE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A85B8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Niagara Falls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Niagara Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Niagara Falls have?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Niagara Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Niagara Falls are Misty Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), Skywriter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Velvet Sky by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Niagara Falls'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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Niagara Falls's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.