Prelude 1155-2 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFEBEE, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindrops from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFEBEE · 1155-2
Prelude
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prelude Technical Profile
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Prelude in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prelude in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPrelude
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRaindrops
Raindrops
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Morning Hush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Phantom Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Azul Primavera
Behr
Nearly identical
Sidewalk Chalk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gray Opal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Bluette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prelude
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prelude
#DFEBEE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prelude
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prelude 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 Prelude.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prelude — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prelude have?
Prelude 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 Prelude in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prelude from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prelude are Raindrops by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Morning Hush by Kilz (a near-identical match), Clean Air by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prelude'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 Prelude?
Prelude has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.3, 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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