Cool December BXC-88 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #83A3B0, LRV 29 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cable Knit Sweater from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #83A3B0 · BXC-88
Cool December
29%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cool December Technical Profile
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Cool December in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool December in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCool December
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCable Knit Sweater
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lake Winnipeg
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powder Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Serene Stream
PPG
Very similar
Impressionist
Valspar
Very similar
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Abstract Idea
Kilz
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool December
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool December
#83A3B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool December
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool December 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cool December.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool December — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool December have?
Cool December by Behr 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 Cool December in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool December from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool December are Cable Knit Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lake Winnipeg by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool December'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 Cool December?
Cool December has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Cool December's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.