High Dive 1236-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #59B9CC, estimated LRV 41 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yacht Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #59B9CC · 1236-5
High Dive
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
High Dive Technical Profile
HEX Code#59B9CC
RGB89, 185, 204
Estimated LRV41.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to High Dive
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Yacht Blue
Behr
#60B7CB
Close digital match
Fountain
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#56B5CA
Close digital match
Sailing Ship
Kilz
#51B8D0
Close digital match
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
#5AB5CB
Close digital match
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#50BFCF
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Atlantis Blue
Benjamin Moore
#55B2CA
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#63C3D3
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Colors That Work With High Dive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High Dive
#59B9CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798EB9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for High Dive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
High Dive 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
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High Dive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High Dive have?
High Dive by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match High Dive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Dive are Yacht Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sailing Ship by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting High Dive'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 High Dive?
High Dive has a estimated lightness value 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why High Dive's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.