Cenote 17-02 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5072B1, estimated 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.
PPG · #5072B1 · 17-02
Cenote
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Cenote Technical Profile
HEX Code#5072B1
RGB80, 114, 177
Estimated LRV16.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Cenote
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Capri Isle
Hirshfield's
#4F72B3
Close digital match
Blue Bounty
Vista Paint
#506FB3
Close digital match
Shoreline Drive
Dunn-Edwards
#4D70A9
Close digital match
Croquet Blue
Behr
#4971AD
Close digital match
Azurite
Kilz
#4E71A6
Close digital match
Dazzle
Valspar
#556DA9
Similar digital color
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
#4E739F
Similar digital color
Sapphire Waters
Dutch Boy
#4771A1
Similar digital color
Waterdrop
Benjamin Moore
#5D7AB4
Similar digital color
Distant Blue
RAL
#49678D
Visible digital difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
#4280B8
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Cenote
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cenote from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cenote are Capri Isle by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Blue Bounty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shoreline Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Cenote's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.