Light Blue Dusk 50BB 72/039 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCDDE6, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Water from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDDE6 · 50BB 72/039
Light Blue Dusk
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Blue Dusk Technical Profile
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Light Blue Dusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Blue Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLight Blue Dusk
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLavender Water
Lavender Water
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rising Star
Valspar
Nearly identical
Opera
Behr
Nearly identical
Violet Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frosty Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elation
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Blue Dusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Blue Dusk
#DCDDE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Blue Dusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Blue Dusk 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 Light Blue Dusk.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Blue Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Blue Dusk have?
Light Blue Dusk by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Blue Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Blue Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Blue Dusk are Lavender Water by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Arctic Violet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rising Star by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Blue Dusk'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 Light Blue Dusk?
Light Blue Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Light Blue Dusk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.