Blue Calico 1246-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5868AE, 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.
Ref. #5868AE · 1246-7
Blue Calico
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blue Calico Technical Profile
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Blue Calico in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Calico in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Calico
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBellflower
Bellflower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Electrify
Behr
Very similar
Dazzle
Valspar
Very similar
Capri Isle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Medieval
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Indi-Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grape Beginnings
Kilz
Visible difference
Fancy Pants
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Calico
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue Calico.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Calico in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Calico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Calico are Bellflower by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Calico's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.