China Blue 2052-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B4DCDF, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Freshwater from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B4DCDF · 2052-60
China Blue
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
China Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4DCDF
RGB180, 220, 223
Estimated LRV66.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With China Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
China Blue
#B4DCDF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8096B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for China Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
China 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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China Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does China Blue have?
China 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 China Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Blue are Freshwater by PPG (a close digital match), Haiku Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Sonata by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting China 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 China Blue?
China Blue has a estimated lightness value of 66.2, 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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