Breath of Fresh Air 806 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CADEE6, estimated LRV 71 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Duck's Egg Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CADEE6 · 806
Breath of Fresh Air
71%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Breath of Fresh Air Technical Profile
HEX Code#CADEE6
RGB202, 222, 230
Estimated LRV70.5
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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#CCDFE8
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#C9DEE8
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Fresh Air
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#C8DFE8
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#CBDCE2
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#CCDEE3
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#C5D8DE
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#D0E3ED
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Falling Tears
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#C2D7DF
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Colors That Work With Breath of Fresh Air
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breath of Fresh Air
#CADEE6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838CAF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breath of Fresh Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breath of Fresh Air 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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Breath of Fresh Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breath of Fresh Air have?
Breath of Fresh Air 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 Breath of Fresh Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breath of Fresh Air are Duck's Egg Blue by PPG (a close digital match), New Day by Valspar (a close digital match), Fresh Air by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breath of Fresh Air'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 Breath of Fresh Air?
Breath of Fresh Air has a estimated lightness value of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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