Arctic Blue 2050-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5E4E2, 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.
Ref. #C5E4E2 · 2050-60
Arctic Blue
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Arctic Blue Technical Profile
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Arctic Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arctic Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreArctic Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSwan Lake
Swan Lake
PPG
Nearly identical
Swimming
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aqua Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cloudy Day
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea Breath
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aegean Accent
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Morning Calm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eastern Wind
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Snow Line
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arctic Blue
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Arctic 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Arctic Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arctic Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arctic Blue are Swan Lake by PPG (a near-identical match), Swimming by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aqua Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Arctic Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.