Azure Afternoon 89BG 37/353 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #51A7DD, LRV 35 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brittany Blue from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #51A7DD · 89BG 37/353
Azure Afternoon
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Azure Afternoon Technical Profile
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Azure Afternoon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Azure Afternoon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAzure Afternoon
Very similar
BehrBrittany Blue
Brittany Blue
Behr
Very similar
Marina
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Morning Glory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Acapulco Dive
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Robin's Egg
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Tango
Valspar
Very similar
Bayberry Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Azure Pool
Kilz
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Azure Afternoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Azure Afternoon
#51A7DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7079C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Azure Afternoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Azure Afternoon 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 Azure Afternoon.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Azure Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Afternoon have?
Azure Afternoon 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 Azure Afternoon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Azure Afternoon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Azure Afternoon are Brittany Blue by Behr (a very close match), Alpha Blue by Behr (a very close match), Royal Peacock by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Azure Afternoon'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 Azure Afternoon?
Azure Afternoon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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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 Azure Afternoon's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.