Cool December BXC-88 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #83A3B0, estimated 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.
Behr · #83A3B0 · BXC-88
Cool December
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cool December Technical Profile
HEX Code#83A3B0
RGB131, 163, 176
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cool December
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cool December from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool December are Cable Knit Sweater by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lake Winnipeg by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Franklin Lakes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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