Freshwater 90GG 66/134 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5DBDC, estimated 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.
PPG · #B5DBDC · 90GG 66/134
Freshwater
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Freshwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5DBDC
RGB181, 219, 220
Estimated LRV65.7
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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Compare alternatives to Freshwater
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
China Blue
Benjamin Moore
#B4DCDF
Close digital match
Sonata
Behr
#B8E0E1
Close digital match
Aegean Accent
Vista Paint
#BCDEDE
Close digital match
Crystal Aqua
Valspar
#AED9DA
Close digital match
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
#B4DCDA
Close digital match
Sailing Water
Kilz
#B6DEDB
Close digital match
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#B9E5E8
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Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E5E5
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#B0D2D6
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Colors That Work With Freshwater
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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
Digital 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
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Freshwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Freshwater have?
Freshwater 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 Freshwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Freshwater are China Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sonata by Behr (a close digital match), Aegean Accent by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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