Blue Dolphin
At first glance, Blue Dolphin belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 55 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#bcc5cfLRV
55.00
Blue Dolphin's Color Strip
Blue Dolphin is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Billowing Clouds and Quicksilver. The strip spans from Moonlit Snow at the lightest end to Cavalry at the deepest. Color strip PPG1041 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Blue Dolphin in Rooms
Follow Blue Dolphin from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Dining Room Photo
The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.
Blue Dolphin paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
The 1 bedroom image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 55 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A art deco bedroom painted in Blue Dolphin
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1 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 55 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Blue Dolphin — vintage bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
The transition between focused work and the rest of the home can draw different notes from Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Blue Dolphin in a industrial home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Blue Dolphin — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Front Door Photo
Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
modern luxury front door featuring Blue Dolphin by PPG
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1 House Photo
The 1 house image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 55 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Blue Dolphin color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 55 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A elegant living room painted in Blue Dolphin
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1 Mudroom Photo
The daily movement of arrivals, departures and changing weather can draw different notes from Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Blue Dolphin paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Blue Dolphin (PPG1041-4) brings its blue character into an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 55 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
minimalist patio featuring Blue Dolphin by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (66 vs 55) makes Alpaca Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Oatmeal reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 55), opening up a space where Blue Dolphin encloses it.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 55), opening up a space where Blue Dolphin encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Blue Dolphin is a midtone, gray, twilight blue with a lavender undertone. It is a perfect paint color for main interior walls, especially with an open floor plan. Pair it with light gray walls and golden wood tones.