Mayflower Blue 70BG 41/201 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #84B1CB, estimated LRV 41 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Private Jet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #84B1CB · 70BG 41/201
Mayflower Blue
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mayflower Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#84B1CB
RGB132, 177, 203
Estimated LRV40.7
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 Mayflower Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Private Jet
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#80AFCD
Close digital match
Soft Skies
Valspar
#80ABC3
Close digital match
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#7DB5D3
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#8DB8D0
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#88B6CC
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#8BAEC5
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#77AFCB
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#8DBBD1
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Visible digital difference
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#B4CBD9
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Colors That Work With Mayflower Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayflower Blue
#84B1CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8087B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayflower Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayflower 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
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Mayflower Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayflower Blue have?
Mayflower Blue 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 Mayflower Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayflower Blue are Private Jet by Behr (a close digital match), Soft Skies by Valspar (a close digital match), Simply Posh by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mayflower 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 Mayflower Blue?
Mayflower Blue has a estimated lightness value of 40.7, 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 Mayflower Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.