Blue By You 1035-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0B7BA, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorado Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0B7BA · 1035-3
Blue By You
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue By You Technical Profile
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Blue By You in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue By You in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue By You
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreColorado Gray
Colorado Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harmonious
Behr
Nearly identical
Powder Mill
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Water .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Aqua‐Sphere
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sea Star
Valspar
Very similar
Tempest Wind
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Juniper
Kilz
Very similar
Mystic Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue By You
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue By You
#A0B7BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue By You
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue By You 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue By You — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue By You have?
Blue By You by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue By You in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue By You from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue By You are Colorado Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Buxton Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Harmonious by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue By You'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 By You?
Blue By You has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue By You's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.