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Watery Blue

PPG's Watery Blue is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. With an LRV of 72, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

LRV

72.00

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Light Reflectance Value
72.00
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Watery Blue's Color Strip

Watery Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1035 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Watery Blue in Rooms

Follow Watery Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

1 Home Office Photo

In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

PPG Watery Blue in a mid century home office

PPG Watery Blue in a mid century home office

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1 Bedroom Photo

The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.

A boho bedroom painted in Watery Blue

A boho bedroom painted in Watery Blue

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1 Dining Room Photo

1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

Watery Blue paint in a art deco dining room

Watery Blue paint in a art deco dining room

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1 Front Door Photo

1 front door image place Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its LRV of 72 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

rustic modern front door featuring Watery Blue by PPG

rustic modern front door featuring Watery Blue by PPG

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1 Bathroom Photo

Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 72 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Watery Blue — modern luxury bathroom

Watery Blue — modern luxury bathroom

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1 Mudroom Photo

Viewed across 1 mudroom image in a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. Its LRV of 72 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Watery Blue paint in a coastal mudroom

Watery Blue paint in a coastal mudroom

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1 House Photo

Across 1 house image, Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its LRV of 72 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Watery Blue color — coastal house inspiration

Watery Blue color — coastal house inspiration

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1 Patio Photo

Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its LRV of 72 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth. Test it under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade.

mediterranean patio featuring Watery Blue by PPG

mediterranean patio featuring Watery Blue by PPG

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1 Living Room Photo

These 1 living room image show how Watery Blue (PPG1035-1) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

A traditional living room painted in Watery Blue

A traditional living room painted in Watery Blue

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1 Kitchen Photo

The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Watery Blue (PPG1035-1). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Watery Blue — scandinavian kitchen

Watery Blue — scandinavian kitchen

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Coordinating Colors

Alpaca Wool
Watery Blue
Watery Blue
Alpaca Wool vs Watery Blue
PPG
Alpaca Wool
PPG14-19 · LRV 66
PPG
Watery Blue
PPG1035-1 · LRV 72

A 6-point LRV gap (72 vs 66) makes Watery Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Trim Color

Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Watery Blue
Watery Blue
Oatmeal vs Watery Blue
PPG
Oatmeal
PPG1023-1 · LRV 76
PPG
Watery Blue
PPG1035-1 · LRV 72

Oatmeal reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 72), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Delicate White
Delicate White
Watery Blue
Watery Blue
Delicate White vs Watery Blue
PPG
Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
PPG
Watery Blue
PPG1035-1 · LRV 72

Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 72), opening up a space where Watery Blue encloses it.

Color Codes

RGB207, 223, 221
HSL173° 20% 84%
CIE LabL: 87.6 a: -5.7 b: -0.9
XYZX: 65.17 Y: 71.26 Z: 78.71
StripPPG1035 pos. 1

Manufacturer description

Watery Blue is a pale, gray, airy aqua with a baby blue undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a refreshing bedroom, kitchen or bath. Pair it with white trim for added joy.

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