Fair Isle Blue CSP-715 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4A6F74, LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vining Ivy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4A6F74 · CSP-715
Fair Isle Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fair Isle Blue Technical Profile
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Fair Isle Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fair Isle 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 MooreFair Isle Blue
Nearly identical
PPGVining Ivy
Vining Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Abyss
Valspar
Nearly identical
River Rapids
Behr
Nearly identical
Overcast Day
Kilz
Very similar
Mandalay Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bowman Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ocean Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Iron Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rookwood Sash Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fair Isle Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fair Isle Blue
#4A6F74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#607391
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fair Isle Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle 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.
Fair Isle Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fair Isle Blue have?
Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fair Isle Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fair Isle Blue are Vining Ivy by PPG (a near-identical match), Ocean Abyss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Low Tide by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Blue?
Fair Isle Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fair Isle Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.