Songbird 1240-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A3D1EB, LRV 59 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Coast from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3D1EB · 1240-3
Songbird
59%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Songbird Technical Profile
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Songbird in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Songbird in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSongbird
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCaribbean Coast
Caribbean Coast
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perfectly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pool Party
Kilz
Very similar
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Skysail Blue
Behr
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Songbird
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Songbird
#A3D1EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#727DC0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Songbird
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Songbird 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 Songbird.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Songbird — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Songbird have?
Songbird by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Songbird in your own space before committing.
What colors match Songbird from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Songbird are Caribbean Coast by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Perfectly Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bluebelle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Songbird'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 Songbird?
Songbird has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Songbird's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.