Blue Calico 1246-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5868AE, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bellflower from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5868AE · 1246-7
Blue Calico
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Calico Technical Profile
HEX Code#5868AE
RGB88, 104, 174
Estimated LRV15.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#5D66AA
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Colors That Work With Blue Calico
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Calico
#5868AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9184AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Calico
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Calico 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
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Blue Calico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Calico have?
Blue Calico by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Calico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Calico are Bellflower by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Electrify by Behr (a very close match), Dazzle by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Calico'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 Calico?
Blue Calico has a estimated lightness value of 15.0, 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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Why Blue Calico's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.