Walden Pond 1159-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #789BB6, estimated 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.
PPG · #789BB6 · 1159-4
Walden Pond
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Walden Pond Technical Profile
HEX Code#789BB6
RGB120, 155, 182
Estimated LRV30.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Walden Pond
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Walden Pond
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Walden Pond Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Walden Pond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Walden Pond are Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dyer's Woad by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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