Early Morning by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #9CB2BC · CC-818

Early Morning

43%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Early Morning CC-818 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9CB2BC, LRV 43 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonewash Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Early Morning Technical Profile

HEX Code#9CB2BC
RGB156, 178, 188
LRV42.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Early Morning in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Early Morning in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreEarly Morning
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStonewash Blue

Stonewash Blue

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Cat's Meow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dockside Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Power Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

In the Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

In the Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Mountain Stream

PPG

Nearly identical

Beach Water

Kilz

Very similar

Irogon Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Kittiwake

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Early Morning

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Early Morning

#9CB2BC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858CAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Early Morning

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Early Morning

Complement

Embarrassed Shadow

Early Morning Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bordaux Red

Pop

Topaz

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Early Morning.

Buxton Blue

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#9EB7BB

Little Falls

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Santorini Blue

Benjamin Moore · 1634

#A3B5BB

Nantucket

Benjamin Moore · AC-22

#A3B5BB

Saratoga Springs

Benjamin Moore · 1669

#94B2BD

Kensington Green

Benjamin Moore · 710

#9BBAB6

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Early Morning — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Early Morning have?
Early Morning by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Early Morning in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Morning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Morning are Stonewash Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cat's Meow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dockside Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early Morning'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 Early Morning?
Early Morning has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.5, 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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