Afton Blue 70BG 68/163 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9DBF2, LRV 67 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Impressionist Sky from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9DBF2 · 70BG 68/163
Afton Blue
67%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Afton Blue Technical Profile
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Afton Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afton Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAfton Blue
Nearly identical
BehrImpressionist Sky
Impressionist Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Blue Yonder
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sapphireberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blooming Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pool Party
Kilz
Very similar
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
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.
#FFFFFF
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 undertone does Afton Blue have?
Afton Blue 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 Afton Blue in your own space before committing.
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) — the best options for getting Afton Blue'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 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.
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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 Afton Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.