Glacier Blue 1653 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9DFE3, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peaceful Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9DFE3 · 1653
Glacier Blue
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Glacier Blue Technical Profile
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Glacier Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glacier 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 MooreGlacier Blue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPeaceful Blue
Peaceful Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Byte Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Embellishment
PPG
Nearly identical
Lament Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Endless Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Lustre
Kilz
Nearly identical
Zircon Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glacier Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glacier Blue
#C9DFE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glacier Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glacier 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 Glacier 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.
Glacier Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glacier Blue have?
Glacier Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Glacier Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glacier Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacier Blue are Peaceful Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Morning Dew by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Byte Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glacier 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 Glacier Blue?
Glacier Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glacier Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.