Freshwater 90GG 66/134 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5DBDC, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5DBDC · 90GG 66/134
Freshwater
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Freshwater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Freshwater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFreshwater
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChina Blue
China Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sonata
Behr
Nearly identical
Aegean Accent
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crystal Aqua
Valspar
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sailing Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fun-Guy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Freshwater
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Freshwater
#B5DBDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8398AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Freshwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Freshwater 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 Freshwater.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Freshwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Freshwater have?
Freshwater 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 Freshwater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Freshwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Freshwater are China Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sonata by Behr (a near-identical match), Aegean Accent by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Freshwater'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 Freshwater?
Freshwater has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.7, 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 Freshwater's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.