Starry Night 1161-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #286492, 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.
Ref. #286492 · 1161-6
Starry Night
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Starry Night Technical Profile
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Starry Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Starry Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStarry Night
Nearly identical
BehrTraditional Blue
Traditional Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Biro Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beyond The Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Ol' Blue Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
The Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hyper Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glacier Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glacier Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Starry Night
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
Pure 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
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 Starry Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Starry Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Starry Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starry Night are Traditional Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Biro Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), In the Nick by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Starry Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.