Sailing Sea Blue 30BG 38/199 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #76ADBC, estimated LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wet Streets from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #76ADBC · 30BG 38/199
Sailing Sea Blue
37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sailing Sea Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#76ADBC
RGB118, 173, 188
Estimated LRV37.4
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 Sailing Sea Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wet Streets
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#7BAEB9
Close digital match
Watson Lake
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#74AEBA
Close digital match
Bayville Blue
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#72AFBC
Close digital match
Sea Serenade
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#75B3C2
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Porcelain Blue
Behr
#80AEBD
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Sherwin-Williams
#83AFBC
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Colors That Work With Sailing Sea Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailing Sea Blue
#76ADBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8490AE
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailing Sea Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailing Sea Blue 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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Sailing Sea Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailing Sea Blue have?
Sailing Sea Blue 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 Sailing Sea Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailing Sea Blue are Wet Streets by Kilz (a close digital match), Watson Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bayville Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sailing Sea Blue'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 Sailing Sea Blue?
Sailing Sea Blue has a estimated lightness value of 37.4, 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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