Fresh Water Blue 50BG 72/170 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8DFF0, LRV 69 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quiet Nook from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8DFF0 · 50BG 72/170
Fresh Water Blue
69%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fresh Water Blue Technical Profile
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Fresh Water Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Water Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFresh Water Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparQuiet Nook
Quiet Nook
Valspar
Nearly identical
Skylark Song
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Life At Sea
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Crab Claw
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Azure Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pool Party
Kilz
Very similar
Blooming Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emily
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Water Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Water Blue
#B8DFF0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7181C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Water Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water 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.
Fresh Water Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Water Blue have?
Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Water Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Water Blue are Quiet Nook by Valspar (a near-identical match), Skylark Song by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Morning Glory by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water Blue?
Fresh Water Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Water Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.