Hopeful Blue BIC-23 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0D2CF, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fair Farmington from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0D2CF · BIC-23
Hopeful Blue
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hopeful Blue Technical Profile
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Hopeful Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hopeful Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHopeful Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFair Farmington
Fair Farmington
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lake Victoria
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jamaican Dream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fountain City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Aqua Stone
PPG
Very similar
Bay Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Turquoise Powder
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hopeful Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hopeful Blue
#A0D2CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#839CAF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hopeful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hopeful 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 Hopeful 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.
Hopeful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hopeful Blue have?
Hopeful Blue by Behr has a neutral 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 Hopeful Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hopeful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopeful Blue are Fair Farmington by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lake Victoria by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jamaican Dream by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hopeful 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 Hopeful Blue?
Hopeful Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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 Hopeful Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.