Arctic Blue 2050-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5E4E2, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swan Lake from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C5E4E2 · 2050-60
Arctic Blue
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Arctic Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5E4E2
RGB197, 228, 226
Estimated LRV72.8
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Swan Lake
PPG
#C5E5E2
Close digital match
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
#C2E5E5
Close digital match
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
#CBE7E6
Close digital match
Cloudy Day
Behr
#BFE0E0
Close digital match
Sea Breath
Valspar
#CBE6E5
Close digital match
Aegean Accent
Vista Paint
#BCDEDE
Close digital match
Dream .02
Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
#CEEEEF
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Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
#CEEFEA
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Snow Line
Kilz
#CCEBEE
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Colors That Work With Arctic Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arctic Blue
#C5E4E2
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 Arctic Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arctic 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
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Arctic Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arctic Blue have?
Arctic Blue 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 Arctic Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arctic Blue are Swan Lake by PPG (a close digital match), Swimming by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Arctic 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 Arctic Blue?
Arctic Blue has a estimated lightness value of 72.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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