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Bella Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bella Blue Technical Profile
What color is Bella Blue? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #55757D. Colors similar to Bella Blue include MPC Oldham Blue, Behr Sophisticated Teal, Behr Myth. Bella Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Bella Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Bella Blue pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Bella Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bella Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bella Blue
#55757D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A799B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bella Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bella 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 Bella Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bella Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bella Blue have?
Bella Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Bella Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Oldham Blue by MPC (#59777D), Sophisticated Teal by Behr (#537076), Myth by Behr (#51757A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bella Blue?
Bella Blue has an LRV of 16.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Bella Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.