Airway 828 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5C6D8, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #B5C6D8 · 828
Airway
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Airway Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5C6D8
RGB181, 198, 216
Estimated LRV55.2
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Airway
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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
Digital 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
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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
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Airway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Airway have?
Airway by Benjamin Moore 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 Airway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Airway are Island Morning Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Rain Reflection by Kilz (a close digital match), Vanity by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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