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Ref. #4A6F74 · CSP-715

Fair Isle Blue

14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Fair Isle Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#4A6F74
RGB74, 111, 116
LRV14.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Low Tide

Complement

County Road

Fair Isle Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fire Dance

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Stained Glass

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Coat of Arms

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#3D6D7B

Bella Blue

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#55757D

More blue colors from other brands

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

Blue Pot

Vista Paint · 0624

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Blue Winged Teal

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Perfectly Blue

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#A8D3EA

Lovebirds

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#92ACC7

Peek a Blue

Behr · T17-04

#C5E1E1

Sophisticated Teal

Vista Paint · AC150

#244954

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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