Rainbow Bright 1243-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #2863AD, LRV 12 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Sea from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2863AD · 1243-7
Rainbow Bright
12%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Rainbow Bright Technical Profile
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Rainbow Bright in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rainbow Bright in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRainbow Bright
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlue Sea
Blue Sea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mosaic
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dover Straits
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deep Space
Valspar
Very similar
Beyond The Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Tidal
Behr
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Hyper Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rainbow Bright
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rainbow Bright
#2863AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B56B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rainbow Bright
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rainbow Bright 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 Rainbow Bright.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rainbow Bright — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rainbow Bright have?
Rainbow Bright by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Rainbow Bright in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rainbow Bright from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rainbow Bright are Blue Sea by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mosaic by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rainbow Bright'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 Rainbow Bright?
Rainbow Bright 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rainbow Bright's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.