Violet Ice 1246-1 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DEE2EC, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosty Fog from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEE2EC · 1246-1
Violet Ice
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Violet Ice Technical Profile
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Violet Ice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Violet Ice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGViolet Ice
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFrosty Fog
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chalky Violet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mirror Ball
Behr
Nearly identical
Wishful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Edge of Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
On Butterfly Wings
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Majestic
Kilz
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Violet Ice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Violet Ice
#DEE2EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Violet Ice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Violet Ice 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 Violet Ice.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Violet Ice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Violet Ice have?
Violet Ice 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 Violet Ice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Violet Ice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Violet Ice are Frosty Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chalky Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mirror Ball by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Violet Ice'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 Violet Ice?
Violet Ice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.0, 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 Violet Ice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.