Blue Bayou 801 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #93BBD5, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #93BBD5 · 801
Blue Bayou
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Bayou Technical Profile
HEX Code#93BBD5
RGB147, 187, 213
Estimated LRV46.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Washed Away
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#91BAD6
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#8EBCD7
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Gentle Sky
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#98BDD3
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#8DB8D0
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#99C1DC
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Mountain Main
Vista Paint
#8EB8CF
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Blue Vault
Valspar
#94BBD0
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Jordan'S Blue
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#A0BDD5
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#7DB5D3
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Colors That Work With Blue Bayou
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Bayou from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Bayou are Washed Away by Kilz (a close digital match), Earth'S Harmony by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gentle Sky by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Blue Bayou's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.