Noble Blue 50BB 18/216 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #63729A, LRV 17 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #63729A · 50BB 18/216
Noble Blue
17%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Noble Blue Technical Profile
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Noble Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Noble Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNoble Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOcean Night
Ocean Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Indi-Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Nova
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vintage
Behr
Very similar
Genie
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Bedtime Story
Valspar
Very similar
Mountain Vale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Noble Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Noble Blue
#63729A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D83AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Noble Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Noble 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 Noble 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.
Noble Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Noble Blue have?
Noble Blue by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Noble Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Noble Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Noble Blue are Ocean Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Indi-Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Inky Glaze by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Noble 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 Noble Blue?
Noble Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Noble Blue's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.