Ahoy! Blue AC147 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #006C92, estimated LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Port Au Prince from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #006C92 · AC147
Ahoy! Blue
13%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ahoy! Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#006C92
RGB0, 108, 146
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Port Au Prince
PPG
#006A93
Close digital match
Blue in Barbados
Dunn-Edwards
#086E90
Close digital match
Ice Cave
Behr
#1F6E8F
Close digital match
Deep Universe
Valspar
#01688A
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Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
#016892
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Benjamin Moore
#01729D
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#2B708F
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Kilz
#366C8E
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#22657F
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#2A6478
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Colors That Work With Ahoy! Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ahoy! Blue
#006C92
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#27449E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ahoy! Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ahoy! 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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Ahoy! Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ahoy! Blue have?
Ahoy! Blue by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) 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 Ahoy! Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ahoy! Blue are Port Au Prince by PPG (a close digital match), Blue in Barbados by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ice Cave by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ahoy! 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 Ahoy! Blue?
Ahoy! Blue has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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