Ref. #ABC8D8 · 1157-3
Sonata
55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sonata Technical Profile
What color is Sonata? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #ABC8D8. Colors similar to Sonata include Valspar Northern Sky Blue, Vista Paint Dancing in the Rain, Benjamin Moore Sea View. Sonata has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Sonata sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sonata
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dancing In The Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pastille Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonata
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonata
#ABC8D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8389AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonata
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonata 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 Sonata.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonata — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonata have?
Sonata by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sonata from other brands?
The closest matches are Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (#AAC5D3), Dancing in the Rain by Vista Paint (#ABC5D5), Sea View by Benjamin Moore (#AEC7D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sonata?
Sonata has an LRV of 54.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonata's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.