Fancy Pants CSP-525 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #546290, LRV 15 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indigo from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #546290 · CSP-525
Fancy Pants
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fancy Pants Technical Profile
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Fancy Pants in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fancy Pants in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFancy Pants
Nearly identical
ValsparIndigo
Indigo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Enchanted Evening
Behr
Nearly identical
Grape Beginnings
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresh Take
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Berry Berry Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Passion Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Take
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Odyssey
PPG
Very similar
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fancy Pants
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fancy Pants
#546290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8174A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fancy Pants
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fancy Pants 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 Fancy Pants.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fancy Pants — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fancy Pants have?
Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) 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 Fancy Pants in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fancy Pants from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fancy Pants are Indigo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Enchanted Evening by Behr (a near-identical match), Grape Beginnings by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fancy Pants'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 Fancy Pants?
Fancy Pants has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fancy Pants's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.