Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #79CCDB, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #79CCDB · 2055-50
Fairy Tale Blue
52%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fairy Tale Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#79CCDB
RGB121, 204, 219
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Fairy Tale Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fairy Tale Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairy Tale Blue are Ocean Cruise by Behr (a close digital match), Ocean Park by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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