Sausalito Sky 17BG 65/182 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A8DBE5, estimated LRV 65 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fly Away from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A8DBE5 · 17BG 65/182
Sausalito Sky
65%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sausalito Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8DBE5
RGB168, 219, 229
Estimated LRV64.6
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 Sausalito Sky
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Fly Away
Dutch Boy
#A9D9E3
Close digital match
Cloud Break
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#A6D7E2
Close digital match
Delano Waters
Benjamin Moore
#A1D7E3
Close digital match
Walking on Air
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#A7D9E6
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Viking
Behr
#A6DAE0
Close digital match
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#A6D4DE
Close digital match
Across the Bay
Dunn-Edwards
#B3E1E8
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Colors That Work With Sausalito Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sausalito Sky
#A8DBE5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788EBA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sausalito Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sausalito Sky 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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Sausalito Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sausalito Sky have?
Sausalito Sky 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 Sausalito Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sausalito Sky are Fly Away by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cloud Break by Kilz (a close digital match), Delano Waters by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sausalito Sky'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 Sausalito Sky?
Sausalito Sky has a estimated lightness value of 64.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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