Blue Collar 09BB 51/218 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9CBFE3, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Innuendo from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CBFE3 · 09BB 51/218
Blue Collar
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Collar Technical Profile
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Blue Collar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Collar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Collar
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sInnuendo
Innuendo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Innuendo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Loyalty
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bellflower
Behr
Very similar
Sail to the Sea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Delicate Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Collar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Collar
#9CBFE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7777BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Collar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Collar 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 Collar.
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 Collar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Collar have?
Blue Collar by PPG has a neutral 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 Collar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Collar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Collar are Innuendo by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Swiss Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Innuendo by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Collar'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 Collar?
Blue Collar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Collar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.