Port Au Prince 1238-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #006A93, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wave Runner from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #006A93 · 1238-7
Port Au Prince
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Port Au Prince Technical Profile
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Port Au Prince in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Port Au Prince in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPort Au Prince
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWave Runner
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oh So Vo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ahoy! Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Southern Evening
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue in Barbados
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Adriatic Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Port Au Prince
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Port Au Prince
#006A93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#28429E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Port Au Prince
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Port Au Prince 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 Port Au Prince.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Port Au Prince — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Port Au Prince have?
Port Au Prince 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 Port Au Prince in your own space before committing.
What colors match Port Au Prince from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Port Au Prince are Wave Runner by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oh So Vo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Port Au Prince'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 Port Au Prince?
Port Au Prince has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.4, 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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Why Port Au Prince's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.