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Ref. #018C85 · 2048-30

Aruba Blue

21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Aruba Blue 2048-30 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #018C85, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Turquoise from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Aruba Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#018C85
RGB1, 140, 133
LRV20.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Aruba Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Aruba 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 MooreAruba Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Turquoise

Blue Turquoise

Valspar

Nearly identical

Nifty Turquoise

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Teal We Meet Again

PPG

Very similar

Time to Grow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Beach Towel

Behr

Very similar

Go-Go Green

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Caribbean Splash

Kilz

Very similar

Philips Green

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Viridian

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Mint Turquoise

RAL

Visible difference

Vardo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Aruba Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Aruba Blue

#018C85

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#276699

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Aruba Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Aruba Blue

Complement

Chanticleer

Aruba Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Feather Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Charm Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ocean Air

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vermilion

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aruba Blue.

Gulf Shores

Benjamin Moore · 665

#018D88

Tropical Teal

Benjamin Moore · 734

#018A8B

Neptune Green

Benjamin Moore · 658

#019282

Rolling Hill Green

Benjamin Moore · 2047-30

#01917B

Erin Green

Benjamin Moore · 608

#01927B

Surf Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2056-30

#01818C

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

Playful Pool

Valspar · 5005-7C

#8AC9CF

Blue Oasis

PPG · 1158-6

#296D93

Mystical Shade

Behr · 610F-7

#32466E

Rain Shower Blue

Dutch Boy · 236-6DB

#416D83

Stormy Ridge

PPG · 1159-5

#507B9A

Aruba Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Aruba Blue have?
Aruba Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Aruba Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aruba Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aruba Blue are Blue Turquoise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nifty Turquoise by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Teal We Meet Again by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aruba 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 Aruba Blue?
Aruba Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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