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Sweet Emily
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Emily Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Emily? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #CBD1E1. Colors similar to Sweet Emily include Benjamin Moore English Hyacinth, Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale, Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue. Sweet Emily has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Sweet Emily sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Sweet Emily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Shale
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Chill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hint Of Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wildflower Prairie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pixie
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wildflower Prairie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sweet Emily from other brands?
The closest matches are English Hyacinth by Benjamin Moore (#C9D1E4), Pale Shale by Dunn-Edwards (#CACFDC), Celestia Blue by Benjamin Moore (#D1D6E4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Emily?
Sweet Emily has an LRV of 63.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Emily's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.