Union Blue 70BG 15/076 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #606E77, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Lagoon from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #606E77 · 70BG 15/076
Union Blue
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Union Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#606E77
RGB96, 110, 119
Estimated LRV15.0
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Deep Lagoon
Hirshfield's
#5E6C76
Close digital match
Deep Lagoon
Vista Paint
#5D6C76
Close digital match
Smoky Pitch
Valspar
#606E79
Close digital match
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
#606E74
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Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
#617178
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Deep Charcoal
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#5F6F75
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#65737E
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#5C6E7C
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#656D74
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#586768
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Colors That Work With Union Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Union Blue
#606E77
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D729D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Union Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Union Blue Room Palettes
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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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Union Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Union Blue have?
Union Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Union Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Union Blue are Deep Lagoon by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Deep Lagoon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smoky Pitch by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Union 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 Union Blue?
Union Blue has a estimated lightness value of 15.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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