Hush-a-bye 1238-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5397B7, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poolside from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5397B7 · 1238-5
Hush-a-bye
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Hush-a-bye Technical Profile
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Hush-a-bye in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hush-a-bye in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHush-a-bye
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePoolside
Poolside
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coastal Way
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vintage Sapphire
Kilz
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hush-a-bye
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hush-a-bye
#5397B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8089B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hush-a-bye
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hush-a-bye 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 Hush-a-bye.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hush-a-bye — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hush-a-bye have?
Hush-a-bye 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 Hush-a-bye in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hush-a-bye from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hush-a-bye are Poolside by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Honest Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Rushing Rapids by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hush-a-bye'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 Hush-a-bye?
Hush-a-bye has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hush-a-bye's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.