Match Blue Beads
PPG Blue Beads is a deep, low-reflectance shade with an LRV of 21. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Blue Beads
PPG1160-5#5a809eLRV 21
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Blue Beads
Pigeon blue
ClassicPigeon blue
RAL 5014 · LRV 22
Nearly identical in tone
Blue Beads
Wild Water 2
Wild Water 2
30BB 18/190 · LRV 18
Blue Beads reads slightly lighter
Blue Beads
Arrowhead Lake
Arrowhead Lake
PPU14-01 · LRV 15
Blue Beads reads slightly lighter
