Blue CC-940 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADB4CB, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADB4CB · CC-940
Blue
46%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
PPGTwilight Blue
Twilight Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peri Wink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spacious Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Salted Lavender
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Movie Magic
Behr
Very similar
Favorite Things
Vista Paint
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Genevieve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
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
#ADB4CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
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 Twilight Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Glacier Bay Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Hush Lilac by Kilz (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 45.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.