Flemish Blue 1238-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADD0E0, LRV 59 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADD0E0 · 1238-3
Flemish Blue
59%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flemish Blue Technical Profile
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Flemish Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flemish Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFlemish Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoft Blue
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Liberty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Paradise View
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Adrift
Valspar
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gotta Regatta
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Vista
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flemish Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flemish Blue
#ADD0E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D88B5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flemish Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flemish 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 Flemish 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.
Flemish Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flemish Blue have?
Flemish 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 Flemish Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flemish Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flemish Blue are Soft Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Emily by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dockside by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flemish 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 Flemish Blue?
Flemish Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flemish Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.