Clipper Ship Blue 04BB 22/402 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #0081C2, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cosmic Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0081C2 · 04BB 22/402
Clipper Ship Blue
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Clipper Ship Blue Technical Profile
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Clipper Ship Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clipper Ship Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGClipper Ship Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparCosmic Blue
Cosmic Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glacier Lake
Behr
Nearly identical
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Very similar
Making Waves
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Skylla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Danube
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clipper Ship Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clipper Ship Blue
#0081C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3149C4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clipper Ship Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clipper Ship 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 Clipper Ship 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.
Clipper Ship Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clipper Ship Blue have?
Clipper Ship Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Clipper Ship Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clipper Ship Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clipper Ship Blue are Cosmic Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glacier Lake by Behr (a near-identical match), Pat-a-Pep by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Clipper Ship 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 Clipper Ship Blue?
Clipper Ship Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.6, 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 Clipper Ship Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.