Blue Beads 1160-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5A809E, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skinny Jeans from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A809E · 1160-5
Blue Beads
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Beads Technical Profile
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Blue Beads in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Beads in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Beads
Nearly identical
BehrSkinny Jeans
Skinny Jeans
Behr
Nearly identical
Breakwaters
Kilz
Very similar
Peyton
Valspar
Very similar
Zenith
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blueberry Muffin
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Zenith
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Beads
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Beads
#5A809E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8083AB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Beads
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Beads 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 Blue Beads.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Beads — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Beads have?
Blue Beads 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 Blue Beads in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Beads from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Beads are Skinny Jeans by Behr (a near-identical match), Glass Sapphire by Behr (a very close match), Breakwaters by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Beads'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 Blue Beads?
Blue Beads has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.1, 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
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 Blue Beads's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.