Jacaranda 6802 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5A9EC0, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Harbor Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A9EC0 · 6802
Jacaranda
30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Jacaranda Technical Profile
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Jacaranda in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jacaranda in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsJacaranda
Nearly identical
PPGHidden Harbor Blue
Hidden Harbor Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Rolling Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Sapphire
Kilz
Very similar
Treasure Map
Behr
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lake Lucerne
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Poolside
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jacaranda
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jacaranda
#5A9EC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E87B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jacaranda
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jacaranda 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Jacaranda.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Jacaranda — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jacaranda have?
Jacaranda by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Jacaranda in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jacaranda from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jacaranda are Hidden Harbor Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Rolling Sea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Vintage Sapphire by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Jacaranda'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 Jacaranda?
Jacaranda has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.4, 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.
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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 Jacaranda's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.