Bright Blue 50BG 41/312 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #59B3D4, estimated LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flyway from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #59B3D4 · 50BG 41/312
Bright Blue
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bright Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#59B3D4
RGB89, 179, 212
Estimated LRV39.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Flyway
Sherwin-Williams
#5DB3D4
Close digital match
Sunrise River
Vista Paint
#56B5D6
Close digital match
Bit Of Sapphire
Kilz
#52B2D3
Close digital match
Epimethius
Hirshfield's
#4BB2D5
Close digital match
Ocean Sigh
Valspar
#51AECE
Close digital match
Frozen Wave
Dunn-Edwards
#56ACCA
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Ocean View
Behr
#69B2CC
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Dutch Boy
#67B5CE
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Blue Belle Island
Benjamin Moore
#5FACD2
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Farrow & Ball
#57A7B9
Visible digital difference
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#7FB5B5
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Colors That Work With Bright Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright Blue
#59B3D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7586BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright Blue 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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Bright Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright Blue have?
Bright Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Bright Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Blue are Flyway by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sunrise River by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bit Of Sapphire by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bright Blue'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 Bright Blue?
Bright Blue has a estimated lightness value of 39.1, 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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