Cool Blue 2058-40 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #429BB8, estimated LRV 28 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jay Bird from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #429BB8 · 2058-40
Cool Blue
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cool Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#429BB8
RGB66, 155, 184
Estimated LRV28.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Cool Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Blue
#429BB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7988B4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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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Cool Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Blue have?
Cool 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 Cool Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Blue are Jay Bird by Behr (a close digital match), Pool Party by Valspar (a close digital match), Fragrant Bouquet by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Blue?
Cool Blue has a estimated lightness value of 28.1, 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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Why Cool Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.