Pacific Coast Blue 18BG 47/282 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6AC1D2, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Madison Avenue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6AC1D2 · 18BG 47/282
Pacific Coast Blue
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pacific Coast Blue Technical Profile
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Pacific Coast Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pacific Coast Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPacific Coast Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMadison Avenue
Madison Avenue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Swan Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Surfin'
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emilee'S Smile
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Faded Jeans
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mountain Creek
Kilz
Very similar
Ocean Horizon
Valspar
Very similar
Yacht Blue
Behr
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pacific Coast Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pacific Coast Blue
#6AC1D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788EBA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pacific Coast Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pacific Coast 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 Pacific Coast 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.
Pacific Coast Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pacific Coast Blue have?
Pacific Coast Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Pacific Coast Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pacific Coast Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pacific Coast Blue are Madison Avenue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Swan Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evening by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pacific Coast 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 Pacific Coast Blue?
Pacific Coast Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pacific Coast Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.