Blue Odyssey 1166-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4F6997, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bluer Than Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #4F6997 · 1166-6
Blue Odyssey
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Blue Odyssey Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F6997
RGB79, 105, 151
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Blue Odyssey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Odyssey
#4F6997
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C76A3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Odyssey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Odyssey 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 Odyssey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Odyssey have?
Blue Odyssey by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Odyssey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Odyssey are Bluer Than Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Distant Blue by RAL (a very close match), Starstruck by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Odyssey'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 Odyssey?
Blue Odyssey has a estimated lightness value of 14.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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