Steel Blue 30BB 33/163 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8A9BB8, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Periwinkle Blossom from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A9BB8 · 30BB 33/163
Steel Blue
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Steel Blue Technical Profile
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Steel Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steel Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSteel Blue
Nearly identical
BehrPeriwinkle Blossom
Periwinkle Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Wish
Kilz
Nearly identical
Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twilight Fever
Valspar
Very similar
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Denim Tradition
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dried Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
North Sea
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steel Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steel Blue
#8A9BB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steel Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steel 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 Steel 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.
Steel Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steel Blue have?
Steel Blue 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 Steel Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steel Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steel Blue are Periwinkle Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Wish by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ash Violet by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Steel 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 Steel Blue?
Steel Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steel Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.