Azure Tide 1231-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2B9890, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reef Encounter from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #2B9890 · 1231-6
Azure Tide
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Azure Tide Technical Profile
HEX Code#2B9890
RGB43, 152, 144
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Azure Tide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Azure Tide
#2B9890
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5281A4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Azure Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Azure Tide 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
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Azure Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Azure Tide have?
Azure Tide by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Azure Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Azure Tide are Reef Encounter by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Plumage by Behr (a close digital match), Tropical Hideaway by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Azure Tide'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 Tide?
Azure Tide has a estimated lightness value of 25.0, 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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