Ref. #6B7F81 · 1034-6
Blue Blood
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Blood Technical Profile
What color is Blue Blood? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #6B7F81. Colors similar to Blue Blood include Behr Stormy Gray, Farrow & Ball De Nimes, Hirshfield's Polar Pond. Blue Blood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Blue Blood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Blue Blood pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Blue Blood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Blood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Blood
#6B7F81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798BA6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Blood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Blood 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 Blood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Blood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Blood have?
Blue Blood by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Blue Blood from other brands?
The closest matches are Stormy Gray by Behr (#6E8185), De Nimes by Farrow & Ball (#6A7C80), Polar Pond by Hirshfield's (#6B7B7B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Blood?
Blue Blood has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Blood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.