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Ref. #B1CAD1 · CC-730

Blue

56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue CC-730 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B1CAD1, LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Floating Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#B1CAD1
RGB177, 202, 209
LRV56.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to 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 MooreBlue
Nearly identical
BehrFloating Blue

Floating Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Sea Spray

PPG

Nearly identical

Billowy Breeze

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Blue Resolute

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Crisp Collar

Valspar

Nearly identical

Hatteras Haze

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Chilly Morning

Kilz

Nearly identical

Blue Spruce

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Star Mist

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Water .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue

#B1CAD1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8590AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Elusive Blue

Complement

Blushing Bride

Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Carter Plum

Pop

Fire Dance

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blue.

Blue Bay Marina

Benjamin Moore · 1655

#AFCCD5

Gossamer Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2123-40

#B4C9C9

Serenata

Benjamin Moore · AF-535

#ACC2CD

Smoke

Benjamin Moore · 2122-40

#BBC9CA

Thunderbird

Benjamin Moore · 675

#A7CCCA

Mediterranean Sky

Benjamin Moore · 1662

#A5C2CE

More blue colors from other brands

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

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Star Gazer

Valspar · 4008-8B

#508BC4

Blue Sea

Dutch Boy · VS-9451

#2D61AD

Serenity

Valspar · 4005-7B

#CEDAED

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

#99ADBE

Blue Winged Teal

Vista Paint · C-1402

#00827C

Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue have?
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 Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue are Floating Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea Spray by PPG (a near-identical match), Billowy Breeze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Blue?
Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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