Ref. #DCECE8 · K-230
Blue Green Gem
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Green Gem Technical Profile
What color is Blue Green Gem? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DCECE8. Colors similar to Blue Green Gem include PPG Waterscape, Valspar Cool Elegance, Behr Arctic Flow. Blue Green Gem has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Blue Green Gem reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Blue Green Gem
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Waterscape
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arctic Flow
Behr
Nearly identical
Drifting Tide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mist of Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blue Horizon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Green Gem
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Green Gem
#DCECE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Green Gem
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Green Gem 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 Blue Green Gem.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Green Gem — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Green Gem have?
Blue Green Gem by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Blue Green Gem from other brands?
The closest matches are Waterscape by PPG (#DCECE7), Cool Elegance by Valspar (#DDEEEA), Arctic Flow by Behr (#DAEAE7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Green Gem?
Blue Green Gem has an LRV of 81.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Green Gem's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.