Hopeful Blue BIC-23 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A0D2CF, estimated 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.
Behr · #A0D2CF · BIC-23
Hopeful Blue
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hopeful Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0D2CF
RGB160, 210, 207
Estimated LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Hopeful Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fair Farmington
Vista Paint
#A2D2D0
Close digital match
Lake Victoria
Benjamin Moore
#9DD2CE
Close digital match
Jamaican Dream
Kilz
#A4D6D3
Close digital match
Fountain City
Dunn-Edwards
#9CD4CF
Close digital match
Soft Aqua Stone
PPG
#A0D1D3
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Valspar
#94CDCE
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Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
#92D0D0
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#9CC7C4
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#B4DCDA
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#AEE3DF
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RAL
#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Hopeful Blue
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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
Digital 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.
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hopeful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hopeful Blue are Fair Farmington by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lake Victoria by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Jamaican Dream by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Hopeful Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.