Viva La Bleu 1242-3 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #97BEE2, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dena's Delight from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #97BEE2 · 1242-3
Viva La Bleu
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Viva La Bleu Technical Profile
HEX Code#97BEE2
RGB151, 190, 226
Estimated LRV48.9
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 Familyblue
BrandPPG
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Viva La Bleu
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dena's Delight
Valspar
#9EC3E2
Close digital match
Innuendo
Hirshfield's
#9ABCE4
Similar digital color
Cloudberry
Behr
#94B6D7
Similar digital color
Sail to the Sea
Dunn-Edwards
#99C3F0
Similar digital color
Blue Sky
Vista Paint
#8EC1E9
Similar digital color
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
#A4C2E4
Similar digital color
Washed Away
Kilz
#91BAD6
Similar digital color
Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
#93B3D1
Similar digital color
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
#97B3D0
Similar digital color
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Visible digital difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Viva La Bleu
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Viva La Bleu
#97BEE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7678BC
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Viva La Bleu
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Viva La Bleu 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 Viva La Bleu.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Viva La Bleu — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Viva La Bleu have?
Viva La Bleu by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Viva La Bleu from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Viva La Bleu are Dena's Delight by Valspar (a close digital match), Innuendo by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Cloudberry by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Viva La Bleu'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 Viva La Bleu?
Viva La Bleu has a estimated lightness value of 48.9, 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.
Explore More with Viva La Bleu
Related Reading
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 Viva La Bleu's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.