Subtle Blue 1152-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9E3E5, estimated 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.
PPG · #D9E3E5 · 1152-1
Subtle Blue
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Subtle Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9E3E5
RGB217, 227, 229
Estimated LRV75.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Subtle Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Air .06
Colorhouse
#D7E2E5
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Constellation
Benjamin Moore
#D6E2E4
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Ice Rink Blue
Valspar
#D9E5E7
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Blue Bird Day
Behr
#DDE7E8
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Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
#DCE7E8
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Gauzy Blue
Dutch Boy
#DCE7E8
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Phantom Lake
Vista Paint
#DBE7EA
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Smoke and Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards
#D9E6E8
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Nuance
Hirshfield's
#D2DDE0
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Clean Air
Kilz
#DBE8EB
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Sizing
Farrow & Ball
#DFE6EA
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Colors That Work With Subtle Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Subtle Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subtle Blue are Air .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Constellation by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ice Rink Blue by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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