Riviera Paradise 1233-7 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #009A9E, LRV 26 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Rain from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #009A9E · 1233-7
Riviera Paradise
26%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Riviera Paradise Technical Profile
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Riviera Paradise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Riviera Paradise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRiviera Paradise
Nearly identical
ValsparCool Rain
Cool Rain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Island Dream
Behr
Nearly identical
Pleasant Stream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aqua Marine
Vista Paint
Very similar
San Jose Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Balinese Retreat
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Splashy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Southwestern Trail
Kilz
Very similar
Peacock Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Riviera Paradise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Riviera Paradise
#009A9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#2A65A7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Riviera Paradise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Riviera Paradise 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 Riviera Paradise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Riviera Paradise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Riviera Paradise have?
Riviera Paradise 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 Riviera Paradise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Riviera Paradise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Riviera Paradise are Cool Rain by Valspar (a near-identical match), Island Dream by Behr (a near-identical match), Pleasant Stream by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Riviera Paradise'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 Riviera Paradise?
Riviera Paradise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Riviera Paradise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.