Cenote 17-02 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5072B1, LRV 17 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capri Isle from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5072B1 · 17-02
Cenote
17%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Cenote Technical Profile
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Cenote in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cenote in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCenote
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCapri Isle
Capri Isle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Bounty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shoreline Drive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Croquet Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Azurite
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dazzle
Valspar
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Waterdrop
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cenote
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cenote
#5072B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8982B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cenote
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cenote 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 Cenote.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cenote — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cenote have?
Cenote 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 Cenote in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cenote from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cenote are Capri Isle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blue Bounty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shoreline Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cenote'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 Cenote?
Cenote has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.9, 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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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 Cenote's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.