Ref. #5A809E · 1160-5
Blue Beads
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Beads Technical Profile
What color is Blue Beads? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #5A809E. Colors similar to Blue Beads include Behr Skinny Jeans, Kilz Breakwaters, Kilz Dusty Turquoise. Blue Beads has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Blue Beads creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Beads
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Beads from other brands?
The closest matches are Skinny Jeans by Behr (#5483A4), Breakwaters by Kilz (#6086A2), Dusty Turquoise by Kilz (#5C859F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Beads?
Blue Beads has an LRV of 20.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.