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Ref. #97CAEC · 77BG 57/234

Blue Chiffon

55%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue Chiffon 77BG 57/234 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #97CAEC, LRV 55 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slumber from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Chiffon Technical Profile

HEX Code#97CAEC
RGB151, 202, 236
LRV54.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG

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Blue Chiffon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Chiffon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGBlue Chiffon
Nearly identical
ValsparSlumber

Slumber

Valspar

Nearly identical

Light Azure

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Faded Denim

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Aerial View

Behr

Very similar

Make a Splash

Vista Paint

Very similar

Marzena Dream

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Twinkle

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Porch Ceiling

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sea Balm

Kilz

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Lulworth Blue

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Chiffon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Chiffon

#97CAEC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6F77C3

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Chiffon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Chiffon

Complement

Peanut

Blue Chiffon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Mallard Green

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Jewel

Pop

French Stripe Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Red Delicious

Pop

Fiery Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Blue Chiffon.

Sweet Dreams

PPG · 1241-3

#9BC7EA

Windsor Way

PPG · 1239-3

#9FC9E4

Pool Party

PPG · 79BG 53/259

#8CC5E9

Songbird

PPG · 1240-3

#A3D1EB

Sea Faring Clear Blue

PPG · 17BG 60/218

#94D3E1

Blue Collar

PPG · 09BB 51/218

#9CBFE3

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

Ice Fishing

Dunn-Edwards · DE5847

#DCECF5

Blue Chiffon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Chiffon have?
Blue Chiffon by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Chiffon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Chiffon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Chiffon are Slumber by Valspar (a near-identical match), Light Azure by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Faded Denim by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Chiffon'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 Chiffon?
Blue Chiffon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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