Ref. #272362 · MP11976
Blue Bike
3%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Bike Technical Profile
What color is Blue Bike? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #272362. Colors similar to Blue Bike include Behr Purple Blanket, Behr Blackberry Harvest. Blue Bike has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 3, Blue Bike creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Bike
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Purple Blanket
Behr
Very similar
Ultramarine Blue
RAL
Very similar
Hot Sauna
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Admiral Blue
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Royal Blue
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Visible difference
Dewberry
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Bike
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Bike
#272362
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F4276
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Bike
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Bike 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Blue Bike.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Bike — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Bike have?
Blue Bike by MPC has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Bike from other brands?
The closest matches are Purple Blanket by Behr (#2B2C66), Blackberry Harvest by Behr (#312B62), Purple Bloom by Behr (#372A63). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Bike?
Blue Bike has an LRV of 2.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Bike's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.