Byzantine Blue 50BB 32/117 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9399B0, estimated 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.
PPG · #9399B0 · 50BB 32/117
Byzantine Blue
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Byzantine Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9399B0
RGB147, 153, 176
Estimated LRV32.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Byzantine Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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