Bright Blue 50BG 41/312 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #59B3D4, 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.
Ref. #59B3D4 · 50BG 41/312
Bright Blue
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bright Blue Technical Profile
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Bright Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bright Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBright Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFlyway
Flyway
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunrise River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bit Of Sapphire
Kilz
Nearly identical
Epimethius
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ocean Sigh
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frozen Wave
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ocean View
Behr
Very similar
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blue Belle Island
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bright Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bright Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bright Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Blue are Flyway by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sunrise River by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bit Of Sapphire by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Bright Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.