Subtle Blue 1152-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9E3E5, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Air .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9E3E5 · 1152-1
Subtle Blue
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Subtle Blue Technical Profile
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Subtle Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Subtle Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSubtle Blue
Nearly identical
ColorhouseAir .06
Air .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Constellation
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ice Rink Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Bird Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gauzy Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Phantom Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nuance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clean Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Subtle Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subtle Blue
#D9E3E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subtle Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subtle Blue 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 Subtle Blue.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Subtle Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subtle Blue have?
Subtle Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Subtle Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Subtle Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Blue are Air .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Constellation by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ice Rink Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Subtle 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 Subtle Blue?
Subtle Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Subtle Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.