Sweet Baby Boy 99BG 62/159 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7D1EB, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7D1EB · 99BG 62/159
Sweet Baby Boy
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Baby Boy Technical Profile
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Sweet Baby Boy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Baby Boy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Baby Boy
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sModern Blue
Modern Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Tint
Behr
Nearly identical
Modern Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Utterly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Very similar
Oh Boy!
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Baby Boy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Baby Boy
#B7D1EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7676BC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Baby Boy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Baby Boy 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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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Baby Boy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Baby Boy have?
Sweet Baby Boy 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 Sweet Baby Boy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Baby Boy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Baby Boy are Modern Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Hyacinth Tint by Behr (a near-identical match), Modern Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Baby Boy'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 Sweet Baby Boy?
Sweet Baby Boy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Baby Boy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.