Ref. #B2E4EC · S500-2
Essex Blue
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Essex Blue Technical Profile
What color is Essex Blue? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #B2E4EC. Colors similar to Essex Blue include Dunn-Edwards Winter Escape, Benjamin Moore Serenity, Dunn-Edwards Across the Bay. Essex Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Essex Blue sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Essex Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essex Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essex Blue
#B2E4EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#748FBE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essex Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essex Blue 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 Essex Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Essex Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essex Blue have?
Essex Blue by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Essex Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Escape by Dunn-Edwards (#B4E5EC), Serenity by Benjamin Moore (#AFE2EB), Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards (#B3E1E8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Essex Blue?
Essex Blue has an LRV of 57.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Essex Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.