Clerestory Blue 70BG 69/094 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9DBE8, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simple Serenity from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9DBE8 · 70BG 69/094
Clerestory Blue
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clerestory Blue Technical Profile
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Clerestory Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clerestory Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGClerestory Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSimple Serenity
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Easy on the Eyes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Valley Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Refreshing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Light
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clerestory Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clerestory Blue
#C9DBE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8084B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clerestory Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clerestory Blue 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 Clerestory Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clerestory Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clerestory Blue have?
Clerestory Blue 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 Clerestory Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clerestory Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clerestory Blue are Simple Serenity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Easy on the Eyes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clerestory 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 Clerestory Blue?
Clerestory Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.9, 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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