Blue Bayou 801 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #93BBD5, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Washed Away from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #93BBD5 · 801
Blue Bayou
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Bayou Technical Profile
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Blue Bayou in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Bayou in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlue Bayou
Nearly identical
KilzWashed Away
Washed Away
Kilz
Nearly identical
Earth'S Harmony
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gentle Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
January Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mountain Main
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Vault
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jordan'S Blue
PPG
Very similar
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Bayou
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Bayou
#93BBD5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E84B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Bayou
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Bayou — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Bayou have?
Blue Bayou 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 Blue Bayou in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Bayou are Washed Away by Kilz (a near-identical match), Earth'S Harmony by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gentle Sky by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Bayou'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 Blue Bayou?
Blue Bayou has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Blue Bayou's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.