Blue Hydrangea 70BG 59/124 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4CDDE, estimated 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.
PPG · #B4CDDE · 70BG 59/124
Blue Hydrangea
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Hydrangea Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4CDDE
RGB180, 205, 222
Estimated LRV58.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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#B3CEE1
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#B8CFE0
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#B4CCDF
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Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
#B3CADC
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Wondrous Blue
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#B8CDDD
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Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Sailboat
Valspar
#B1C8D8
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Scandinavia
Kilz
#B1CFE3
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Sea View
Benjamin Moore
#AEC7D5
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#BED3E1
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Colors That Work With Blue Hydrangea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Hydrangea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Hydrangea are Crystal Waters by Behr (a close digital match), Sky'S the Limit by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Bayou by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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