Soft Bahama Blue 30BG 50/183 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8FC1D0, LRV 49 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is School'S Out from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8FC1D0 · 30BG 50/183
Soft Bahama Blue
49%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Soft Bahama Blue Technical Profile
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Soft Bahama Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Bahama Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Bahama Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySchool'S Out
School'S Out
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eastern Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cotton Denim
Behr
Nearly identical
Turquoise Powder
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tidal Wave
Valspar
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dripping Springs
Kilz
Very similar
Trisha's Eyes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Trisha’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Bahama Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Bahama Blue
#8FC1D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808DB2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Bahama Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Bahama 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Bahama Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Bahama Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Bahama Blue have?
Soft Bahama Blue 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 Soft Bahama Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Bahama Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Bahama Blue are School'S Out by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Eastern Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cotton Denim by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Bahama 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 Soft Bahama Blue?
Soft Bahama Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.5, 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 Soft Bahama Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.