Island Morning Blue 90BG 56/106 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B6C8D8, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Airway from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6C8D8 · 90BG 56/106
Island Morning Blue
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Island Morning Blue Technical Profile
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Island Morning Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Island Morning Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIsland Morning Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAirway
Airway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Service
Behr
Nearly identical
Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sailboat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blueberry Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Island Morning Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Island Morning Blue
#B6C8D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Island Morning Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Island Morning 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 Island Morning 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.
Island Morning Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Island Morning Blue have?
Island Morning 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 Island Morning Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Island Morning Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Island Morning Blue are Airway by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Service by Behr (a near-identical match), Pompeii Ruins by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Island Morning 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 Island Morning Blue?
Island Morning Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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