Gentle Turquoise 90GG 41/143 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8CB3B6, LRV 41 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turquoise Porcelain from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CB3B6 · 90GG 41/143
Gentle Turquoise
41%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gentle Turquoise Technical Profile
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Gentle Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGentle Turquoise
Nearly identical
ValsparTurquoise Porcelain
Turquoise Porcelain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stormy Waters
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shale Gray
Behr
Very similar
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Barrier Reef
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Drizzle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spirit in the Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Turquoise
#8CB3B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Turquoise 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Turquoise have?
Gentle Turquoise 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 Gentle Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Turquoise are Turquoise Porcelain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stormy Waters by Kilz (a near-identical match), Foggy Promenade by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gentle Turquoise'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 Gentle Turquoise?
Gentle Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, 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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