Blue CC-890 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #94A1BE, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Lavender from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #94A1BE · CC-890
Blue
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#94A1BE
RGB148, 161, 190
Estimated LRV35.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sea Lavender
Kilz
#94A0B9
Close digital match
Wisteria Blossom
Dutch Boy
#96A4BE
Close digital match
Frosted Blueberry
PPG
#9CA6C2
Similar digital color
Twilight Fever
Valspar
#909BB5
Similar digital color
Ash Violet
Behr
#8D9CBE
Similar digital color
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
#99A8C9
Similar digital color
Purpley Puff
Vista Paint
#9EA6B9
Similar digital color
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
#99A0B2
Similar digital color
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
#939DCC
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Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue
#94A1BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue have?
Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue are Sea Lavender by Kilz (a close digital match), Wisteria Blossom by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Frosted Blueberry 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 estimated lightness value of 35.5, 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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