Florentine Blue 30BB 32/139 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C9AB4, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Fever from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8C9AB4 · 30BB 32/139
Florentine Blue
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Florentine Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C9AB4
RGB140, 154, 180
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Twilight Fever
Valspar
#909BB5
Close digital match
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
#8C97B0
Close digital match
Periwinkle Blossom
Behr
#8B9AB9
Close digital match
Sea Lavender
Kilz
#94A0B9
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Blue
Benjamin Moore
#94A1BE
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Dunn-Edwards
#8D95AA
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Sherwin-Williams
#8595AA
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#8599AF
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#7C94B3
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RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Florentine Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Florentine Blue
#8C9AB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Florentine Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Florentine 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
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Florentine Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Florentine Blue have?
Florentine Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Florentine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Florentine Blue are Twilight Fever by Valspar (a close digital match), Purplelicious by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Periwinkle Blossom by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Florentine 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 Florentine Blue?
Florentine Blue has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, 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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