Spring Bluebell 48BB 56/162 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAC5E4, estimated 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.
PPG · #BAC5E4 · 48BB 56/162
Spring Bluebell
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spring Bluebell Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAC5E4
RGB186, 197, 228
Estimated LRV56.0
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Spring Bluebell
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
#BCC4E0
Close digital match
Organza
Valspar
#B5C1E3
Close digital match
April Morning
Kilz
#B6C4E2
Close digital match
Prim Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#B9C4DE
Close digital match
Genevieve
Vista Paint
#BAC2DC
Close digital match
Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
#BBC5DE
Close digital match
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
#B5BEDA
Similar digital color
Fading Sunset
Behr
#B4BDDD
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My Serendipity
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#B9C5DE
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Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
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Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Spring Bluebell
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spring Bluebell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Bluebell are Genevieve by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Organza by Valspar (a close digital match), April Morning by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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