Brilliant Blue 1161-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #234E86, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strong Will from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #234E86 · 1161-7
Brilliant Blue
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Brilliant Blue Technical Profile
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Brilliant Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brilliant Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrilliant Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparStrong Will
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
Rich Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Atlantic Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Navy Dress
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brilliant Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brilliant Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brilliant Blue are Strong Will by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deep Sapphire by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dancing Sea by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brilliant 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 Brilliant Blue?
Brilliant Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, 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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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.