Lavender Blue 1438 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B4BAC8, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Morning Dew from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4BAC8 · 1438
Lavender Blue
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lavender Blue Technical Profile
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Lavender Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lavender 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 MooreLavender Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparMisty Morning Dew
Misty Morning Dew
Valspar
Nearly identical
Favorite Things
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Night Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Taboo Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spacious Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Standing Ovation
Behr
Very similar
Silver Falls
Kilz
Very similar
Daydream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Savoy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lavender Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lavender Blue
#B4BAC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lavender Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lavender 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 Lavender Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lavender Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lavender Blue have?
Lavender Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lavender Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavender Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavender Blue are Misty Morning Dew by Valspar (a near-identical match), Favorite Things by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Night Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavender 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 Lavender Blue?
Lavender Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.0, 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 Lavender Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.