Mosaic Blue 54BG 28/351 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1A97BE, estimated LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pool Party from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #1A97BE · 54BG 28/351
Mosaic Blue
26%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mosaic Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#1A97BE
RGB26, 151, 190
Estimated LRV26.1
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 Mosaic Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pool Party
Valspar
#2D9ABC
Close digital match
Surf'S Up!
Dutch Boy
#1597B9
Close digital match
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#289EC4
Similar digital color
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
#0098C8
Similar digital color
Hero Blue
Kilz
#1898C8
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Charybdis
Vista Paint
#1DA1C9
Similar digital color
Cool Blue
Benjamin Moore
#429BB8
Similar digital color
Honest Blue
Behr
#4C96BB
Similar digital color
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
#16A3CB
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Lobster
Farrow & Ball
#57A7B9
Visible digital difference
Light Blue
RAL
#3B83BD
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Mosaic Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mosaic Blue
#1A97BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E6BBD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mosaic Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mosaic 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mosaic Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mosaic Blue have?
Mosaic 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 Mosaic Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mosaic Blue are Pool Party by Valspar (a close digital match), Surf'S Up! by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Major Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mosaic 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 Mosaic Blue?
Mosaic Blue has a estimated lightness value of 26.1, 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 Mosaic Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.