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Blue Springs
50%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Blue Springs Technical Profile
What color is Blue Springs? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #B5BCBD. Colors similar to Blue Springs include Valspar Autumn Fog, Sherwin-Williams Samovar Silver, Dunn-Edwards Crestline. Blue Springs has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Blue Springs sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Blue Springs pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Blue Springs
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Springs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Springs
#B5BCBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Springs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Springs 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 Springs.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Springs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Springs have?
Blue Springs by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Blue Springs from other brands?
The closest matches are Autumn Fog by Valspar (#B2BABC), Samovar Silver by Sherwin-Williams (#B8BEBE), Crestline by Dunn-Edwards (#B4BCBF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Springs?
Blue Springs has an LRV of 49.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Springs's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.