Sweet Emily 1245-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBD1E1, 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.
Ref. #CBD1E1 · 1245-3
Sweet Emily
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Emily Technical Profile
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Sweet Emily in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Emily in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Emily
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHushed Violet
Hushed Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Shale
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Chill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Water
Behr
Nearly identical
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wildflower Prairie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pixie
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Telegrey 4
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Emily
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sweet Emily.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Emily in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Emily from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Emily are Hushed Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Shale by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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