Exquisite Blue Grey 50BB 33/164 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8F99B9, LRV 32 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is House of Owen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F99B9 · 50BB 33/164
Exquisite Blue Grey
32%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Exquisite Blue Grey Technical Profile
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Exquisite Blue Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Exquisite Blue Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGExquisite Blue Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparHouse of Owen
House of Owen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ash Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Midnight Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
King’s Court
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Exquisite Blue Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Exquisite Blue Grey
#8F99B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Exquisite Blue Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Exquisite Blue Grey 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 Exquisite Blue Grey.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Exquisite Blue Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Exquisite Blue Grey have?
Exquisite Blue Grey by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Exquisite Blue Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Exquisite Blue Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Exquisite Blue Grey are House of Owen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ash Violet by Behr (a near-identical match), Evening In Paris by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Exquisite Blue Grey'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 Exquisite Blue Grey?
Exquisite Blue Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Exquisite Blue Grey's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.