Safe Harbor 1235-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #1E8EA1, LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bliss from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1E8EA1 · 1235-6
Safe Harbor
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Safe Harbor Technical Profile
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Safe Harbor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safe Harbor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSafe Harbor
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlue Bliss
Blue Bliss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Bliss
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Meridian Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Prophetic Sea
Behr
Very similar
Winter Time
Kilz
Very similar
Cruising
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aqua Dance
Valspar
Very similar
Today'S Catch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safe Harbor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safe Harbor
#1E8EA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#476BAB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safe Harbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safe Harbor 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 Safe Harbor.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safe Harbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safe Harbor have?
Safe Harbor 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 Safe Harbor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safe Harbor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safe Harbor are Blue Bliss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Oasis by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Bliss by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Safe Harbor'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 Safe Harbor?
Safe Harbor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Safe Harbor's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.