Cape Blue 1642 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A2BBC1, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #A2BBC1 · 1642
Cape Blue
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cape Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2BBC1
RGB162, 187, 193
Estimated LRV47.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Clear Vista
Behr
#A3BEC5
Close digital match
French Moire
Sherwin-Williams
#9FBBC3
Close digital match
Key Largo Bay
PPG
#A4BEC6
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Soft Shore
Valspar
#A2B9C1
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Kilz
#A5BAC1
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Vista Paint
#A7C0C9
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Colors That Work With Cape Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cape Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape Blue are Clear Vista by Behr (a close digital match), French Moire by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Key Largo Bay by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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