Highland Breeze 786 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A5D5ED, 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.
Ref. #A5D5ED · 786
Highland Breeze
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Highland Breeze Technical Profile
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Highland Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Highland Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHighland Breeze
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBreezeway
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sonic Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Kilz
Nearly identical
Songbird
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Bubble
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Calico
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bluebell
Sherwin-Williams
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 Highland Breeze
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Highland Breeze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Highland Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Highland Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Highland Breeze are Breezeway by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sky Watch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sonic Sky by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Highland Breeze's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.