Walden Pond 1159-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #789BB6, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frozen Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #789BB6 · 1159-4
Walden Pond
31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Walden Pond Technical Profile
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Walden Pond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Walden Pond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWalden Pond
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFrozen Lake
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bluesy Note
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Key West Zenith
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Dust
Kilz
Very similar
Key West Zenith
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Belladonna
Behr
Very similar
Office Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Superhero
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Walden Pond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Walden Pond
#789BB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walden Pond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walden Pond 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Walden Pond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Walden Pond have?
Walden Pond by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Walden Pond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Walden Pond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walden Pond are Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dyer's Woad by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Walden Pond'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 Walden Pond?
Walden Pond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Walden Pond's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.