Ref. #BBCCE0 · CC-850
Blue
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Technical Profile
What color is Blue? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BBCCE0. Colors similar to Blue include Behr Silverado Trail, Behr Powder Lilac, Valspar Celestial Blue. Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Blue sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silverado Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Celestial Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blues Scale
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Atmospheric Pressure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jet Stream
MPC
Nearly identical
Modern Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue
#BBCCE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8482B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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 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.
Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue have?
Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Silverado Trail by Behr (#B8CADF), Powder Lilac by Behr (#C0D0E3), Celestial Blue by Valspar (#BBCBE1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue?
Blue has an LRV of 59.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Blue
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 Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.