Summer Shower 1155-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E1EAEC, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Opal from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1EAEC · 1155-1
Summer Shower
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Shower Technical Profile
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Summer Shower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Shower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSummer Shower
Nearly identical
ValsparGray Opal
Gray Opal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aquafir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Morning Hush
Kilz
Nearly identical
June Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Bird Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Raindrops
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gray Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Morning Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Air .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Shower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Shower
#E1EAEC
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 Summer Shower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Shower 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 Summer Shower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Shower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Shower have?
Summer Shower 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 Summer Shower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Shower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Shower are Gray Opal by Valspar (a near-identical match), Aquafir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Morning Hush by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Shower'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 Summer Shower?
Summer Shower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Shower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.