Gingham Blue 10BB 30/203 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7796B8, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean City from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7796B8 · 10BB 30/203
Gingham Blue
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gingham Blue Technical Profile
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Gingham Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gingham Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGingham Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOcean City
Ocean City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Splendid Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lobelia
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Celestial Horizon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Belladonna
Behr
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lake Periwinkle
Kilz
Very similar
Mariner's
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gingham Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gingham Blue
#7796B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gingham Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gingham 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 Gingham 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.
Gingham Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gingham Blue have?
Gingham Blue 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 Gingham Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gingham Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gingham Blue are Ocean City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Splendid Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lobelia by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gingham 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 Gingham Blue?
Gingham Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.2, 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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Why Gingham Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.