How Blue Am I 752 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #85C6CF, LRV 50 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Playful Pool from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85C6CF · 752
How Blue Am I
50%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
How Blue Am I Technical Profile
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How Blue Am I in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to How Blue Am I in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHow Blue Am I
Nearly identical
ValsparPlayful Pool
Playful Pool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rapture Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Not A Cloud In Sight
Behr
Nearly identical
Aquavit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glacial Waters
Kilz
Very similar
Winter Chill
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bermuda Bay
PPG
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With How Blue Am I
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
How Blue Am I
#85C6CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E93B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for How Blue Am I
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
How Blue Am I 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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How Blue Am I — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does How Blue Am I have?
How Blue Am I 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 How Blue Am I in your own space before committing.
What colors match How Blue Am I from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to How Blue Am I are Playful Pool by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rapture Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Not A Cloud In Sight by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting How Blue Am I'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 How Blue Am I?
How Blue Am I has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why How Blue Am I's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.