Zen
There is more to PPG Zen (PPG1040-1) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 69 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
Hex
#cfd9deLRV
69.00
Zen's Color Strip
Zen is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1040 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Zen in Rooms
Follow Zen 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 Bathroom Photo
1 bathroom image trace Zen (PPG1040-1) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Zen — industrial bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Across 1 front door image, Zen (PPG1040-1) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. An LRV of 69 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
traditional front door featuring Zen by PPG
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1 Bedroom Photo
Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, Zen (PPG1040-1) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 69 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A industrial bedroom painted in Zen
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Zen (PPG1040-1) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Zen paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Zen (PPG1040-1) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 69 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Zen in a scandinavian home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 kitchen image place Zen (PPG1040-1) in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. An LRV of 69 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Zen — contemporary kitchen
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1 House Photo
In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Zen (PPG1040-1) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Zen color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Zen (PPG1040-1) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Zen paint in a rustic modern mudroom
@simplywalldecor
1 Living Room Photo
Zen (PPG1040-1) moves through 1 living room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 69 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A mid century living room painted in Zen
@simplywalldecor
1 Patio Photo
These 1 patio image show how Zen (PPG1040-1) can sit beside stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
rustic modern patio featuring Zen by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (69 vs 66) makes Zen the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 69), opening up a space where Zen encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Zen is a pale, gray, baby blue with an indigo undertone. It is a perfect paint color for all interior walls or just a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or dining room. Pair it with white trim and varying colors.