Afton Blue is a calming choice — works as both a whole-house neutral when lightened and a dramatic anchor when deepened to navy. At LRV 67 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in low-light north-facing rooms unless you want a deliberately cool, cocooning effect, since blue can read chilly there.
Ref. #B9DBF2 · 70BG 68/163
Afton Blue
67%LRV Value
Afton Blue Technical Profile
What color is PPG Afton Blue (70BG 68/163)? It's a light cool blue — hex #B9DBF2, LRV 67. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Afton Blue is Behr Impressionist Sky — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Wild Blue Yonder and Dunn-Edwards Arctic Paradise also close. At LRV 67, Afton Blue sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Afton Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Afton Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afton Blue
#B9DBF2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F77C3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Afton Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afton Blue 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 Afton Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afton Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Afton Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afton Blue are Impressionist Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Blue Yonder by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Arctic Paradise by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Afton Blue's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Afton Blue?
Afton Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Afton Blue depends on the room. Here's how to choose.