Sweet Emily 1245-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBD1E1, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hushed Violet from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CBD1E1 · 1245-3
Sweet Emily
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Emily Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBD1E1
RGB203, 209, 225
Estimated LRV63.7
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#CCD4E4
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Colors That Work With Sweet Emily
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Emily
#CBD1E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Emily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Emily 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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Sweet Emily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Emily have?
Sweet Emily 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 Sweet Emily from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Emily are Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pale Shale by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Emily'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 Sweet Emily?
Sweet Emily has a estimated lightness value of 63.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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