Skysail Blue 1167-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #818DB3, estimated LRV 27 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serendipity from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #818DB3 · 1167-5
Skysail Blue
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Skysail Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#818DB3
RGB129, 141, 179
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Skysail Blue
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Serendipity
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#838EBD
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#8991B2
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#8A95BB
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#8186B5
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#8B98C4
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Colors That Work With Skysail Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skysail Blue
#818DB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skysail Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skysail Blue Room Palettes
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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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Skysail Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skysail Blue have?
Skysail Blue by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Skysail Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skysail Blue are Serendipity by Kilz (a very close match), King’s Court by Vista Paint (a very close match), Evening In Paris by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Skysail 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 Skysail Blue?
Skysail Blue has a estimated lightness value of 27.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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