Ref. #234E86 · 1161-7
Brilliant Blue
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Brilliant Blue Technical Profile
What color is Brilliant Blue? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #234E86. Colors similar to Brilliant Blue include Valspar Strong Will, Dunn-Edwards Deep Sapphire, Hirshfield's Dancing Sea. Brilliant Blue has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Brilliant Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Brilliant Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Strong Will
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Sapphire
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dancing Sea
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Royal Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Atlantic Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Puget Sound Blue
MPC
Nearly identical
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brilliant Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brilliant Blue
#234E86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C4795
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brilliant Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brilliant 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 Brilliant 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.
Brilliant Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brilliant Blue have?
Brilliant Blue by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Brilliant Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Strong Will by Valspar (#214F86), Deep Sapphire by Dunn-Edwards (#1D4E8F), Dancing Sea by Hirshfield's (#1C4D8F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brilliant Blue?
Brilliant Blue has an LRV of 7.5, 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 Brilliant Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.