Captain'S Walk 70BG 51/116 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8C0D0, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peace River from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8C0D0 · 70BG 51/116
Captain'S Walk
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Captain'S Walk Technical Profile
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Captain'S Walk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Captain'S Walk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaptain'S Walk
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPeace River
Peace River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Chambray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Memorybook Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Opal Waters
Behr
Nearly identical
Northern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Captain'S Walk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Captain'S Walk
#A8C0D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Captain'S Walk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Captain'S Walk 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 Captain'S Walk.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Captain'S Walk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Captain'S Walk have?
Captain'S Walk by PPG has a neutral 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 Captain'S Walk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Captain'S Walk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Captain'S Walk are Peace River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Rain by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dancing in the Rain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Captain'S Walk'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 Captain'S Walk?
Captain'S Walk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Captain'S Walk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.