Blue Thistle
PPG Blue Thistle (PPG1162-3) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. An LRV of 52 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#adc0d6LRV
52.00
Blue Thistle's Color Strip
Blue Thistle is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stratosphere and Alaskan Blue. The strip spans from Harbor Light at the lightest end to Dragonfly at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1162 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Coordinating Colors
Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Blue Thistle encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 76 vs 52, Oatmeal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 88 vs 52, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Blue Thistle is a soft, subdued, majestic blue with a periwinkle undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a craft room. Pair it with white trim for a clean crisp feel.