Ref. #C5D9E3 · 1157-2
Blue Pearl
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Pearl Technical Profile
What color is Blue Pearl? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #C5D9E3. Colors similar to Blue Pearl include Benjamin Moore Bright and Early, Valspar Pale Flowers, Valspar New Day. Blue Pearl has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Blue Pearl sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Pearl
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bright and Early
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonmist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Pearl
#C5D9E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848BAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Pearl 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 Pearl.
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 Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Pearl have?
Blue Pearl by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Pearl from other brands?
The closest matches are Bright and Early by Benjamin Moore (#C4D9E2), Pale Flowers by Valspar (#C2D8E1), New Day by Valspar (#C9DEE8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Pearl?
Blue Pearl has an LRV of 67.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.