Breath of Fresh Air 806 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CADEE6, 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.
Ref. #CADEE6 · 806
Breath of Fresh Air
71%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Breath of Fresh Air Technical Profile
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Breath of Fresh Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Breath of Fresh Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBreath of Fresh Air
Nearly identical
PPGDuck's Egg Blue
Duck's Egg Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
New Day
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Balmy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Breath of Fresh Air
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Breath of Fresh Air in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), New Day by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Air by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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