Pageant Song 1163-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B6C3D1, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Instinct from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B6C3D1 · 1163-3
Pageant Song
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pageant Song Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6C3D1
RGB182, 195, 209
Estimated LRV53.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#BBC6D1
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#B9C3D2
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#BBC7D2
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Colors That Work With Pageant Song
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pageant Song
#B6C3D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pageant Song
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pageant Song 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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Pageant Song — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pageant Song have?
Pageant Song by PPG has a neutral 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 Pageant Song from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pageant Song are Instinct by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Best In Show by Behr (a close digital match), Icy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pageant Song'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 Pageant Song?
Pageant Song has a estimated lightness value of 53.6, 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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