Cayman Bay PPU14-03 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #52788E, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #52788E · PPU14-03
Cayman Bay
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cayman Bay Technical Profile
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Cayman Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cayman Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCayman Bay
Nearly identical
PPGSmoke Blue
Smoke Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Beach View
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bedford Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Inky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
San Miguel Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Providence
Valspar
Very similar
Rocky Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ahoy Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rocky Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cayman Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cayman Bay
#52788E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7278A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cayman Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cayman Bay 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cayman Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cayman Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cayman Bay have?
Cayman Bay by Behr 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 Cayman Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cayman Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cayman Bay are Smoke Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Beach View by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cayman Bay'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 Cayman Bay?
Cayman Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cayman Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.