Pacific Turquoise 60BG 17/341 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #0078A0, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welcome Aboard from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #0078A0 · 60BG 17/341
Pacific Turquoise
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pacific Turquoise Technical Profile
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Pacific Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pacific Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPacific Turquoise
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWelcome Aboard
Welcome Aboard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Plate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer at the Shore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bering Wave
Behr
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Peninsula
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Peninsula
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cornwall
Valspar
Visible difference
Sky Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pacific Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pacific Turquoise
#0078A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2A4AA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pacific Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pacific Turquoise 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 Turquoise.
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 Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pacific Turquoise have?
Pacific Turquoise 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 Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pacific Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pacific Turquoise are Welcome Aboard by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Plate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Summer at the Shore by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pacific Turquoise'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 Turquoise?
Pacific Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pacific Turquoise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.