Harper's Blue 70BG 43/103 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9CB1BF, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainy Sidewalk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9CB1BF · 70BG 43/103
Harper's Blue
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Harper's Blue Technical Profile
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Harper's Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harper's Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHarper's Blue
Nearly identical
BehrRainy Sidewalk
Rainy Sidewalk
Behr
Nearly identical
Grand Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Country Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Palisade Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Stonewash Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harper's Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harper's Blue
#9CB1BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harper's Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harper's 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 Harper's 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.
Harper's Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harper's Blue have?
Harper's 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 Harper's Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harper's Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harper's Blue are Rainy Sidewalk by Behr (a near-identical match), Cloudless Day by Behr (a near-identical match), Grand Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Harper's 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 Harper's Blue?
Harper's Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.3, 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 Harper's Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.