Blue Hydrangea 70BG 59/124 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4CDDE, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Waters from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4CDDE · 70BG 59/124
Blue Hydrangea
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Hydrangea Technical Profile
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Blue Hydrangea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Hydrangea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Hydrangea
Nearly identical
BehrCrystal Waters
Crystal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sailboat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scandinavia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sea View
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Two Harbors
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Hydrangea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Hydrangea
#B4CDDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8186B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Hydrangea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea.
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 Hydrangea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Hydrangea have?
Blue Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Hydrangea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Hydrangea are Crystal Waters by Behr (a near-identical match), Sky'S the Limit by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Bayou by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Hydrangea'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 Hydrangea?
Blue Hydrangea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Hydrangea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.