Pacific Turquoise 60BG 17/341 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #0078A0, estimated 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.
PPG · #0078A0 · 60BG 17/341
Pacific Turquoise
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pacific Turquoise Technical Profile
HEX Code#0078A0
RGB0, 120, 160
Estimated LRV16.0
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 Pacific Turquoise
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Welcome Aboard
Dutch Boy
#017AA2
Close digital match
Blue Plate
Sherwin-Williams
#017CA7
Close digital match
Summer at the Shore
Dunn-Edwards
#177298
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Bering Wave
Behr
#2C759A
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Benjamin Moore
#01729D
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#37799C
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#2A7FA1
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#3B799C
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Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Pacific Turquoise
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pacific Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pacific Turquoise are Welcome Aboard by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Plate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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