Starry Night 1161-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #286492, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traditional Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #286492 · 1161-6
Starry Night
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Starry Night Technical Profile
HEX Code#286492
RGB40, 100, 146
Estimated LRV11.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Starry Night
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Starry Night
#286492
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E539F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Starry Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Starry Night 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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Starry Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Starry Night have?
Starry Night by PPG has a neutral 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 Starry Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starry Night are Traditional Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Biro Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), In the Nick by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Starry Night'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 Starry Night?
Starry Night has a estimated lightness value of 11.6, 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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