Cayman Bay PPU14-03 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #52788E, estimated 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.
Behr · #52788E · PPU14-03
Cayman Bay
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cayman Bay Technical Profile
HEX Code#52788E
RGB82, 120, 142
Estimated LRV17.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cayman Bay
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cayman Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cayman Bay are Smoke Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Beach View by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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