Blue Danube 2062-30 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #2E5A71, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Endless Sea from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2E5A71 · 2062-30
Blue Danube
11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Danube Technical Profile
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Blue Danube in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Danube 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 Danube
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEndless Sea
Endless Sea
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brigade
PPG
Nearly identical
Midnight In The Tropics
Behr
Very similar
Summer Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Azure Jazz
Valspar
Very similar
Sailing Suzy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Teal Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Harborside
Kilz
Very similar
Queen of the Night
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Danube
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Danube
#2E5A71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E5784
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Danube
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Danube 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 Danube.
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 Danube — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Danube have?
Blue Danube by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Danube in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Danube from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Danube are Endless Sea by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brigade by PPG (a near-identical match), Regatta by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Danube'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 Danube?
Blue Danube has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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
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 Danube's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.