Blue CC-890 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #94A1BE, 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.
Ref. #94A1BE · CC-890
Blue
36%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
KilzSea Lavender
Sea Lavender
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wisteria Blossom
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosted Blueberry
PPG
Very similar
Twilight Fever
Valspar
Very similar
Ash Violet
Behr
Very similar
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purpley Puff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Velvet Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
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
#94A1BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
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 Sea Lavender by Kilz (a near-identical match), Wisteria Blossom by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.