Village Blue 70BG 17/116 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C7482, estimated LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thousand Oceans from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5C7482 · 70BG 17/116
Village Blue
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Village Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C7482
RGB92, 116, 130
Estimated LRV16.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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#5F7581
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#5F727D
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#5E737D
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Colors That Work With Village Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Village Blue
#5C7482
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7177A0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Village Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Village 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
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Village Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Village Blue have?
Village Blue by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Village Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Village Blue are Thousand Oceans by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Winter Harbor by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Winter Harbor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Village 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 Village Blue?
Village Blue has a estimated lightness value of 16.4, 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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