Singing The Blues 1159-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2B4D68, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Champion Cobalt from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2B4D68 · 1159-7
Singing The Blues
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Singing The Blues Technical Profile
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Singing The Blues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Singing The Blues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSinging The Blues
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChampion Cobalt
Champion Cobalt
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Behr
Nearly identical
Inkstain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Happy Tune
Vista Paint
Very similar
Still Waters Run Deep
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Iris
Valspar
Very similar
Commodore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Happy Tune
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Singing The Blues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Singing The Blues
#2B4D68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A4D7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Singing The Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Singing The Blues 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Singing The Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Singing The Blues have?
Singing The Blues 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 Singing The Blues in your own space before committing.
What colors match Singing The Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Singing The Blues are Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Outerspace by Behr (a near-identical match), Inkstain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Singing The Blues'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 Singing The Blues?
Singing The Blues has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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