Twinkle by PPG paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #ADC6D3 · 1154-4

Twinkle

54%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Save
Home/PPG/Twinkle

Twinkle Technical Profile

What color is Twinkle? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #ADC6D3. Colors similar to Twinkle include Benjamin Moore Sea View, Valspar Northern Sky Blue, Benjamin Moore Greenhow Blue. Twinkle has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Twinkle 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.

HEX Code#ADC6D3
RGB173, 198, 211
LRV54.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
Generate PaletteCompareBuy at PPG PaintsBuy at Home Depot

Colors Similar to Twinkle

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Sea View

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Northern Sky Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Opal Waters

Behr

Nearly identical

Dancing in the Rain

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Honest Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Dancing In The Rain

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Quiet Blue

Kilz

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Twinkle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Twinkle

#ADC6D3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858BAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

Color Palettes for Twinkle

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Twinkle

Complement

Likeable Sand

Twinkle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Zephyr

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Red Red Wine

Pop

Mincemeat

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Twinkle.

Sonata

PPG · 1157-3

#ABC8D8

Graceful

PPG · 1152-3

#A8C0CE

Sailor Boy

PPG · 1164-4

#AEBBD0

Misty Surf

PPG · 1034-4

#B5C8C9

Cassiopeia

PPG · 1141-3

#AED0C9

Blue Opal

PPG · 1166-3

#BBC6D9

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mojave Aster

MPC · MP3342

#4B6887

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Twinkle — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Twinkle have?
Twinkle by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Twinkle from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea View by Benjamin Moore (#AEC7D5), Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (#AAC5D3), Greenhow Blue by Benjamin Moore (#ADC8D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Twinkle?
Twinkle has an LRV of 54.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

Explore More with Twinkle

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse blue Colors

Explore more shades in this family

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 Twinkle's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 23,000+ colors across 14 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 14 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteGrayBeigeBlueGreenRedYellowBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.