Highland Breeze 786 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A5D5ED, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breezeway from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A5D5ED · 786
Highland Breeze
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Highland Breeze Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5D5ED
RGB165, 213, 237
Estimated LRV61.7
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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Compare alternatives to Highland Breeze
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Breezeway
Dutch Boy
#A5D3E9
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Sky Watch
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#A6D3E9
Close digital match
Sonic Sky
Valspar
#AAD7EF
Close digital match
Pool Party
Kilz
#ADD8EE
Close digital match
Songbird
PPG
#A3D1EB
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Blue Bubble
Behr
#A6D7EB
Close digital match
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#A5CDE1
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Bluebell
Sherwin-Williams
#A2D5E7
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Colors That Work With Highland Breeze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Highland Breeze
#A5D5ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#707EC2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Highland Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Highland Breeze 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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Highland Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Highland Breeze have?
Highland Breeze 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 Highland Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highland Breeze are Breezeway by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sky Watch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sonic Sky by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Highland Breeze'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 Highland Breeze?
Highland Breeze has a estimated lightness value of 61.7, 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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