Soft Traditional Blue 70BG 41/076 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9FAFBA, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Falls from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9FAFBA · 70BG 41/076
Soft Traditional Blue
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Traditional Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#9FAFBA
RGB159, 175, 186
Estimated LRV41.6
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Soft Traditional Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Little Falls
Benjamin Moore
#9FAEB8
Close digital match
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EB0BB
Close digital match
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
#A0AEB7
Close digital match
Hibernate
Valspar
#A2B1BA
Close digital match
In the Blue
Vista Paint
#9CAFBA
Close digital match
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9DACB5
Close digital match
Rainy Sidewalk
Behr
#9BB0BE
Close digital match
Water Splash
Kilz
#9AAEBD
Close digital match
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
Close digital match
Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#A0B3BC
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Colors That Work With Soft Traditional Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Traditional Blue
#9FAFBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Traditional Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Traditional 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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Soft Traditional Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Traditional Blue have?
Soft Traditional Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Soft Traditional Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Traditional Blue are Little Falls by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), In the Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Winter Lake by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Traditional 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 Traditional Blue?
Soft Traditional Blue has a estimated lightness value of 41.6, 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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