Spring Bluebell 48BB 56/162 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAC5E4, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Genevieve from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAC5E4 · 48BB 56/162
Spring Bluebell
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spring Bluebell Technical Profile
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Spring Bluebell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Bluebell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpring Bluebell
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGenevieve
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Organza
Valspar
Nearly identical
April Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Prim Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Genevieve
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fading Sunset
Behr
Very similar
My Serendipity
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Bluebell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Bluebell
#BAC5E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B7EB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Bluebell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring Bluebell 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 Spring Bluebell.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Bluebell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Bluebell have?
Spring Bluebell by PPG has a neutral 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 Spring Bluebell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Bluebell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Bluebell are Genevieve by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Organza by Valspar (a near-identical match), April Morning by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring Bluebell'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 Spring Bluebell?
Spring Bluebell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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Why Spring Bluebell's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.