Blue Dart 1243-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #518FD1, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Come Sail Away from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #518FD1 · 1243-5
Blue Dart
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Dart Technical Profile
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Blue Dart in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Dart in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Dart
Nearly identical
BehrCome Sail Away
Come Sail Away
Behr
Nearly identical
Star Gazer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Waterloo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Safe Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Breathtaking Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bashful Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coast Drive
Kilz
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Dart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Dart
#518FD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7775BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Dart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Dart 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 Dart.
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 Dart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Dart have?
Blue Dart 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 Dart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Dart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Dart are Come Sail Away by Behr (a near-identical match), Star Gazer by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cowgirl Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Dart'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 Dart?
Blue Dart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Dart's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.