Pool Party 79BG 53/259 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8CC5E9, estimated 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.
PPG · #8CC5E9 · 79BG 53/259
Pool Party
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pool Party Technical Profile
HEX Code#8CC5E9
RGB140, 197, 233
Estimated LRV51.4
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 Pool Party
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Astral
Dunn-Edwards
#8EC2E7
Close digital match
Lupe’s Lake
Vista Paint
#86C3E4
Close digital match
Billow
Valspar
#87C5E6
Close digital match
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
#8DC0DF
Close digital match
Watery Sea
Hirshfield's
#88BFE7
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Blue Marguerite
Benjamin Moore
#85BCDD
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Behr
#85C2E0
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Undercool
Sherwin-Williams
#7FC3E1
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#91BAD6
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Lulworth Blue
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#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
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#B4CBD9
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Colors That Work With Pool Party
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pool Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Party are Astral by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lupe’s Lake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Billow by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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