Frosted Blueberry 50BB 39/146 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9CA6C2, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dressed Damsel from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CA6C2 · 50BB 39/146
Frosted Blueberry
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Frosted Blueberry Technical Profile
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Frosted Blueberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Frosted Blueberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrosted Blueberry
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDressed Damsel
Dressed Damsel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bonnie Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dreamy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Poetry Reading
Behr
Very similar
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Paradise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
High Style
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Frosted Blueberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Blueberry
#9CA6C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Blueberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted Blueberry 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 Frosted Blueberry.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Frosted Blueberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Blueberry have?
Frosted Blueberry 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 Frosted Blueberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Frosted Blueberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Blueberry are Dressed Damsel by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bonnie Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dreamy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Frosted Blueberry'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 Frosted Blueberry?
Frosted Blueberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Frosted Blueberry's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.