Ahoy! Blue AC147 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #006C92, 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.
Ref. #006C92 · AC147
Ahoy! Blue
13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ahoy! Blue Technical Profile
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Ahoy! Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ahoy! Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAhoy! Blue
Nearly identical
PPGPort Au Prince
Port Au Prince
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue in Barbados
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ice Cave
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Universe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wave Runner
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Laguna Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wind Surfing
Kilz
Very similar
Georgian Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ahoy! Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Ahoy! Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ahoy! Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ahoy! Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ahoy! Blue are Port Au Prince by PPG (a near-identical match), Blue in Barbados by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ice Cave by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Ahoy! Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.