Bellflower 1237-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1993BE, LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Port from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1993BE · 1237-6
Bellflower
25%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bellflower Technical Profile
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Bellflower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bellflower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBellflower
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOld Port
Old Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hero Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Electric Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Honest Blue
Behr
Very similar
Pool Party
Valspar
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bellflower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bellflower
#1993BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D68BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bellflower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bellflower 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 Bellflower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bellflower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bellflower have?
Bellflower 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 Bellflower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bellflower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bellflower are Old Port by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pool Party by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hero Blue by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bellflower'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 Bellflower?
Bellflower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bellflower's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.