Blue By You 1035-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0B7BA, estimated 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.
PPG · #A0B7BA · 1035-3
Blue By You
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue By You Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0B7BA
RGB160, 183, 186
Estimated LRV44.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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#9FB6B9
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Colors That Work With Blue By You
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Buxton Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Harmonious by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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