Grandma's Sweater 787 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #95CDE8, LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sailors Knot from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #95CDE8 · 787
Grandma's Sweater
56%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Grandma's Sweater Technical Profile
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Grandma's Sweater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grandma's Sweater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGrandma's Sweater
Nearly identical
BehrSailors Knot
Sailors Knot
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Splash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Below Zero
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Songbird
PPG
Very similar
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Bird Of Paradise
Kilz
Very similar
Marzena Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grandma's Sweater
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grandma's Sweater
#95CDE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#727FC0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grandma's Sweater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grandma's Sweater 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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Grandma's Sweater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grandma's Sweater have?
Grandma's Sweater 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 Grandma's Sweater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grandma's Sweater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grandma's Sweater are Sailors Knot by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Splash by Valspar (a near-identical match), Below Zero by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Grandma's Sweater'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 Grandma's Sweater?
Grandma's Sweater has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grandma's Sweater's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.