Glacier Bay Blue 50BB 46/129 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ACB3CD, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Viola from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACB3CD · 50BB 46/129
Glacier Bay Blue
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Glacier Bay Blue Technical Profile
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Glacier Bay Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glacier Bay Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGlacier Bay Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Viola
Blue Viola
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peri Wink
Valspar
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hazy Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Twilight Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Movie Magic
Behr
Very similar
Violet Vista
Vista Paint
Very similar
High Style
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glacier Bay Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glacier Bay Blue
#ACB3CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glacier Bay Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay 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.
Glacier Bay Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glacier Bay Blue have?
Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glacier Bay Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacier Bay Blue are Blue Viola by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Freesia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay Blue?
Glacier Bay Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.4, 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 Glacier Bay Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.