Clear Sailing 30BG 64/072 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4D5DB, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balmy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C4D5DB · 30BG 64/072
Clear Sailing
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clear Sailing Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4D5DB
RGB196, 213, 219
Estimated LRV64.4
UndertoneNeutral
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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#C5D8DE
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#C8D7DD
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#C5D8DE
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#C5D8DE
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#C4D8DE
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#C2D7DF
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Colors That Work With Clear Sailing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clear Sailing
#C4D5DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clear Sailing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clear Sailing 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
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Clear Sailing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clear Sailing have?
Clear Sailing by PPG has a neutral 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 Clear Sailing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clear Sailing are Balmy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sky Light View by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Allure by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clear Sailing'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 Clear Sailing?
Clear Sailing has a estimated lightness value of 64.4, 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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