Acapulco Cliffs 1150-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4E9AA8, LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Moon Bay from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E9AA8 · 1150-5
Acapulco Cliffs
28%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Acapulco Cliffs Technical Profile
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Acapulco Cliffs in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Acapulco Cliffs in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAcapulco Cliffs
Nearly identical
BehrBlue Moon Bay
Blue Moon Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Lagoon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sea Exposure
Valspar
Nearly identical
Star City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lakeshore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wide Awake
Kilz
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Today'S Catch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Acapulco Cliffs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acapulco Cliffs
#4E9AA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8DAC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acapulco Cliffs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acapulco Cliffs 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Acapulco Cliffs.
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Acapulco Cliffs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acapulco Cliffs have?
Acapulco Cliffs by PPG 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 Acapulco Cliffs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acapulco Cliffs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acapulco Cliffs are Blue Moon Bay by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Lagoon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Acapulco Cliffs'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 Acapulco Cliffs?
Acapulco Cliffs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Acapulco Cliffs's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.