Electric Blue 1241-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1E80C7, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Skylla from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1E80C7 · 1241-6
Electric Blue
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Electric Blue Technical Profile
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Electric Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Electric Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElectric Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSkylla
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pat-a-Pep
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Skylla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Ocean
Behr
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Making Waves
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Danube
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Electric Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Electric Blue
#1E80C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5961BF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Electric Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Electric 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 Electric 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.
Electric Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Electric Blue have?
Electric 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 Electric Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Electric Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Electric Blue are Skylla by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pat-a-Pep by Valspar (a near-identical match), Light Blue by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Electric 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 Electric Blue?
Electric Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Electric Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.