Viva La Bleu vs Pure White

Viva La BleuPPGvsPure WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 31.1Very different colors

Viva La Bleu is a PPG color while Pure White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Viva La Bleu reads as blue, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 84 vs 50, Pure White will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 31.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Viva La Bleu
PPG · PPG1242-3
Hex#97bee2
LRV50.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1242-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Viva La Bleu vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Viva La Bleu on one side and Pure White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Viva La Bleu comparisons

See how Viva La Bleu stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Viva La Bleu
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Viva La Bleu
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Viva La Bleu
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Viva La Bleu
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Viva La Bleu
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Viva La Bleu reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Viva La Bleu
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Viva La Bleu
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Viva La Bleu
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Viva La Bleu
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Viva La Bleu reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Viva La Bleu
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Viva La Bleu reads slightly lighter

Naval
Viva La Bleu
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Viva La Bleu
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Viva La Bleu
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Viva La Bleu
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Viva La Bleu reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Viva La Bleu
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Viva La Bleu
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Viva La Bleu
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Viva La Bleu
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Viva La Bleu
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Viva La Bleu
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Viva La Bleu
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Viva La Bleu reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Viva La Bleu
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Viva La Bleu
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Viva La Bleu
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Viva La Bleu
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Viva La Bleu reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Viva La Bleu
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Viva La Bleu reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Viva La Bleu
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Viva La Bleu
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Viva La Bleu is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Viva La Bleu
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Viva La Bleu
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter