Pool Party 79BG 53/259 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8CC5E9, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Astral from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CC5E9 · 79BG 53/259
Pool Party
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pool Party Technical Profile
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Pool Party in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pool Party in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPool Party
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAstral
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Billow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Marguerite
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Colorado Springs
Behr
Very similar
Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pool Party
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pool Party
#8CC5E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F79C3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pool Party
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pool Party 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 Pool Party.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pool Party — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pool Party have?
Pool Party 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 Pool Party in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pool Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Party are Astral by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lupe’s Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Billow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pool Party'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 Pool Party?
Pool Party has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pool Party's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.