Airway 828 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5C6D8, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Island Morning Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5C6D8 · 828
Airway
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Airway in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Airway in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAirway
Nearly identical
PPGIsland Morning Blue
Island Morning Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Rain Reflection
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vanity
Behr
Nearly identical
Novella Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quiet Refuge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blissful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pompeii Ruins
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Airway
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Airway
#B5C6D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Airway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Airway 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Airway.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Airway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Airway have?
Airway by Benjamin Moore 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 Airway in your own space before committing.
What colors match Airway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Airway are Island Morning Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Rain Reflection by Kilz (a near-identical match), Vanity by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Airway'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 Airway?
Airway has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.2, 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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