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Freesia

45%LRV Value
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Freesia Technical Profile

What color is Freesia? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A8B2CD. Colors similar to Freesia include PPG Lovely Lilac, Valspar Precious Stone, Kilz Musical Play. Freesia has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Freesia depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#A8B2CD
RGB168, 178, 205
LRV44.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Freesia

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Lovely Lilac

PPG

Nearly identical

Precious Stone

Valspar

Nearly identical

Musical Play

Kilz

Very similar

Awesome Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ballroom Blue

Behr

Very similar

Spacious Sky

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

High Style

Vista Paint

Very similar

High Style

Hirshfield's

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Freesia

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Freesia

#A8B2CD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8E85AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Freesia

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Blue Tribute

Complement

Bleeker Beige

Freesia Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Darkest Grape

Pop

Red River Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Morning Coffee

Pop

Spice Market

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Freesia.

Blue

Benjamin Moore · CC-940

#ADB4CB

Sunrise

Benjamin Moore · 829

#A6B8CE

Enchanted

Benjamin Moore · 2070-50

#B0B0CC

Riviera Azure

Benjamin Moore · 822

#9EB3D1

Porcelain Glaze

Benjamin Moore · CSP-550

#9BB3C6

Northern Air

Benjamin Moore · 1676

#A1BFCF

More blue colors from other brands

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

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Puget Sound Blue

MPC · MP11584

#194982

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Freesia — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Freesia have?
Freesia by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Freesia from other brands?
The closest matches are Lovely Lilac by PPG (#A7B0CC), Precious Stone by Valspar (#A6B1C8), Musical Play by Kilz (#A0AECA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Freesia?
Freesia has an LRV of 44.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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