Essex Blue S500-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2E4EC, LRV 57 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Escape from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2E4EC · S500-2
Essex Blue
57%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Essex Blue Technical Profile
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Essex Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essex Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrEssex Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWinter Escape
Winter Escape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Serenity
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Very similar
Blues Tunes
Kilz
Very similar
Angelic Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Egg Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bright Vision
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Essex Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Essex Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essex Blue are Winter Escape by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Serenity by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Essex Blue'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 Essex Blue?
Essex Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Essex Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.