Bright and Early 834 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C4D9E2, LRV 67 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Flowers from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4D9E2 · 834
Bright and Early
67%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bright and Early Technical Profile
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Bright and Early in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bright and Early in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBright and Early
Nearly identical
ValsparPale Flowers
Pale Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Pearl
PPG
Nearly identical
Slighted Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Balmy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sea Foam Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Subtle Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sky Light View
Behr
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bright and Early
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright and Early
#C4D9E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#848CAE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright and Early
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright and Early 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 Bright and Early.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bright and Early — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright and Early have?
Bright and Early 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 Bright and Early in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright and Early from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright and Early are Pale Flowers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Falling Tears by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blue Pearl by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bright and Early'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 Bright and Early?
Bright and Early has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bright and Early's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.