California Breeze 757 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9FDAE3, LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fantasy Flight from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FDAE3 · 757
California Breeze
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
California Breeze Technical Profile
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California Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to California Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCalifornia Breeze
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFantasy Flight
Fantasy Flight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Viking
Behr
Nearly identical
Quiet Pond
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Droplet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Aqua'D Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cloud Break
Kilz
Very similar
Lake Reflection
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Liquid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With California Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
California Breeze
#9FDAE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7790BB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for California Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
California Breeze 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 California Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
California Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does California Breeze have?
California Breeze 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 California Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Breeze are Fantasy Flight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Viking by Behr (a near-identical match), Quiet Pond by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting California Breeze'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 California Breeze?
California Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.1, 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 California Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.