Global Waters 50BG 11/123 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #45626E, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaded Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #45626E · 50BG 11/123
Global Waters
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Global Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Global Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGlobal Waters
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShaded Blue
Shaded Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bunglehouse Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hobgoblin
Valspar
Nearly identical
La at Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vermont Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Observatory
Behr
Very similar
Night Edition
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wild River
Kilz
Very similar
Saxon Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Global Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Global Waters
#45626E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5C668A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Global Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Global Waters 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 Global Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Global Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Global Waters have?
Global Waters 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 Global Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Global Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Global Waters are Shaded Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bunglehouse Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hobgoblin by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Global Waters'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 Global Waters?
Global Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Global Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.