Bay Blue 85GG 74/144 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BDE6E7, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swim Team from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BDE6E7 · 85GG 74/144
Bay Blue
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bay Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDE6E7
RGB189, 230, 231
Estimated LRV73.2
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Swim Team
Vista Paint
#BFE5E5
Close digital match
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#B9E5E8
Close digital match
Sonata
Behr
#B8E0E1
Close digital match
Blues Tunes
Kilz
#B6E5E7
Close digital match
Jack Frost
Benjamin Moore
#C2E8E6
Close digital match
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E5E5
Close digital match
Tealed White
Dutch Boy
#C3E7E5
Close digital match
Egg Blue
Hirshfield's
#C1E7EB
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Haiku Blue
Valspar
#B9DEE2
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Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Colors That Work With Bay Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Blue
#BDE6E7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C98B6
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay 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
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Bay Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay Blue have?
Bay Blue 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 Bay Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Blue are Swim Team by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Soaring Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sonata by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bay 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 Bay Blue?
Bay Blue has a estimated lightness value of 73.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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