Tranquil Blue 04BB 57/189 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AAC9E8, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bluish from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAC9E8 · 04BB 57/189
Tranquil Blue
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tranquil Blue Technical Profile
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Tranquil Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tranquil Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTranquil Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparBluish
Bluish
Valspar
Nearly identical
First Dance
Kilz
Very similar
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Blue
Behr
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Simply Sparkling
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cobalt Salt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tranquil Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tranquil Blue
#AAC9E8
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 Tranquil Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tranquil 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 Tranquil 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.
Tranquil Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tranquil Blue have?
Tranquil 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 Tranquil Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tranquil Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tranquil Blue are Bluish by Valspar (a near-identical match), Loyalty by Valspar (a near-identical match), Breezy by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tranquil 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 Tranquil Blue?
Tranquil Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, 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 Tranquil Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.