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Blue Rapids
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Rapids Technical Profile
What color is Blue Rapids? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #96C9D3. Colors similar to Blue Rapids include PPG Idyllic Isle, Dunn-Edwards Surfside, MPC Vienna Lake. Blue Rapids has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Blue Rapids sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Blue Rapids
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Rapids
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blue Rapids.
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 Rapids — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Rapids have?
Blue Rapids by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Rapids from other brands?
The closest matches are Idyllic Isle by PPG (#94C8D2), Surfside by Dunn-Edwards (#9ACAD3), Vienna Lake by MPC (#9BCCD4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Rapids?
Blue Rapids has an LRV of 53.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Blue Rapids's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.