Blue CC-860 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5C6E93, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Night from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C6E93 · CC-860
Blue
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Technical Profile
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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
Dunn-EdwardsOcean Night
Ocean Night
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Indigo Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blueberry Patch
PPG
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Waterloo
Valspar
Very similar
Purpling
Kilz
Very similar
Gentian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Porch Song
Behr
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue
#5C6E93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837BA7
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 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 Ocean Night by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Indigo Dreams by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Blueberry Patch by PPG (a very close 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 15.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.