Palest Morning Blue 70BG 68/038 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2D8DE, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Ash from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2D8DE · 70BG 68/038
Palest Morning Blue
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palest Morning Blue Technical Profile
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Palest Morning Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palest Morning Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPalest Morning Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparOrchid Ash
Orchid Ash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mainsail
Behr
Nearly identical
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Foamy Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sparkling Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Romance in Bloom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Wash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Genesis
Kilz
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palest Morning Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palest Morning Blue
#D2D8DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palest Morning Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palest Morning Blue 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 Palest Morning Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palest Morning Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palest Morning Blue have?
Palest Morning Blue 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 Palest Morning Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palest Morning Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palest Morning Blue are Orchid Ash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moon Sail by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mainsail by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palest Morning Blue'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 Palest Morning Blue?
Palest Morning Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, 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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