Bashful Blue 2065-70 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9E7F4, LRV 74 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Spirits from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9E7F4 · 2065-70
Bashful Blue
74%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bashful Blue Technical Profile
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Bashful Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bashful 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 MooreBashful Blue
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHigh Spirits
High Spirits
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Velvet Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Teardrops
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Summer Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winterscape Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Misty Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bashful Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bashful Blue
#C9E7F4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7181C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bashful Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bashful 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 Bashful 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.
Bashful Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bashful Blue have?
Bashful 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 Bashful Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bashful Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bashful Blue are High Spirits by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Velvet Sky by Behr (a near-identical match), Teardrops by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bashful 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 Bashful Blue?
Bashful Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bashful Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.