Blue Rapids 745 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #96C9D3, estimated LRV 53 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Idyllic Isle from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #96C9D3 · 745
Blue Rapids
53%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Rapids Technical Profile
HEX Code#96C9D3
RGB150, 201, 211
Estimated LRV53.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
Idyllic Isle
PPG
#94C8D2
Close digital match
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
#9ACAD3
Close digital match
Dripping Springs
Kilz
#95C4CD
Close digital match
Gentle Aquamarine
Sherwin-Williams
#97CBD2
Close digital match
Sea Sparkle
Valspar
#9DC8CF
Close digital match
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
#8DCDD8
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Cosmic Blue
Behr
#8FBFCA
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Joyful Morning
Vista Paint
#8ACDDE
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Hirshfield's
#97D5E7
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Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
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RAL
#7FB5B5
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Blue Rapids
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Rapids
#96C9D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8091B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Rapids
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Rapids 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
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Blue Rapids — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Rapids have?
Blue Rapids by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Rapids from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Rapids are Idyllic Isle by PPG (a close digital match), Surfside by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dripping Springs by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Rapids'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 Rapids?
Blue Rapids has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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