Blue Macaw by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #2575A4 · 784

Blue Macaw

18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue Macaw 784 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #2575A4, LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surf'S Up from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Macaw Technical Profile

HEX Code#2575A4
RGB37, 117, 164
LRV18.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Blue Macaw in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Blue Macaw 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 Macaw
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSurf'S Up

Surf'S Up

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

North Sea

PPG

Nearly identical

Sojourn Blue

Behr

Nearly identical

Danube

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Splashed Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Aspiration

Kilz

Very similar

Biloxi Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

Biloxi Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sky Blue

RAL

Very similar

Cosmic Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Pea Flower Tea

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Macaw

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Macaw

#2575A4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4E5BAE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Macaw

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Macaw

Complement

Tandoori

Blue Macaw Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Feather Green

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Steamed Spinach

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Southern Belle

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Pomegranate

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blue Macaw.

Paddington Blue

Benjamin Moore · 791

#146AA8

Avalon Teal

Benjamin Moore · CSP-645

#27778F

Salzburg Blue

Benjamin Moore · 755

#2D8493

Old Glory

Benjamin Moore · 811

#3A6A99

Athens Blue

Benjamin Moore · 797

#3E75AD

Mosaic

Benjamin Moore · CC-874

#3963A4

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Blue Luxury

Behr · S-G-520

#1A85AC

Blue Macaw — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Macaw have?
Blue Macaw 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 Macaw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Macaw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Macaw are Surf'S Up by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), North Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Sojourn Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Macaw'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 Macaw?
Blue Macaw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, 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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