Cape Blue 1642 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A2BBC1, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clear Vista from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2BBC1 · 1642
Cape Blue
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cape Blue Technical Profile
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Cape Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cape Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCape Blue
Nearly identical
BehrClear Vista
Clear Vista
Behr
Nearly identical
French Moire
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Key Largo Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Shore
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Exotic Port
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tempest Wind
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cape Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape Blue
#A2BBC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cape Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape Blue have?
Cape Blue 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 Cape Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cape Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Blue are Clear Vista by Behr (a near-identical match), French Moire by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Key Largo Bay by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cape Blue'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 Cape Blue?
Cape Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cape Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.