Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #79CCDB, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Cruise from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #79CCDB · 2055-50
Fairy Tale Blue
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fairy Tale Blue Technical Profile
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Fairy Tale Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairy Tale 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 MooreFairy Tale Blue
Nearly identical
BehrOcean Cruise
Ocean Cruise
Behr
Nearly identical
Ocean Park
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Creek
Kilz
Very similar
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plunging Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cloudless
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fiesta Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Pacific Coast Blue
PPG
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairy Tale Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairy Tale Blue
#79CCDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#768EBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairy Tale Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairy Tale 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 Fairy Tale 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.
Fairy Tale Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairy Tale Blue have?
Fairy Tale 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 Fairy Tale Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fairy Tale Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairy Tale Blue are Ocean Cruise by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Park by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Swan Lake by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fairy Tale 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 Fairy Tale Blue?
Fairy Tale Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fairy Tale Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.