Byzantine Blue 50BB 32/117 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9399B0, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is London Fog from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9399B0 · 50BB 32/117
Byzantine Blue
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Byzantine Blue Technical Profile
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Byzantine Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Byzantine Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGByzantine Blue
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsLondon Fog
London Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Twilight Fever
Valspar
Very similar
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Very similar
Art Nouveau Glass
Behr
Very similar
Dreamy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dusky Mood
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusky Mood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Byzantine Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Byzantine Blue
#9399B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Byzantine Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Byzantine 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 Byzantine Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Byzantine Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Byzantine Blue have?
Byzantine Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Byzantine Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Byzantine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Byzantine Blue are London Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Twilight Fever by Valspar (a very close match), Purplelicious by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Byzantine 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 Byzantine Blue?
Byzantine Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, 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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Why Byzantine Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.