Little Boy Blue 2061-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADD6EA, LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ariel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADD6EA · 2061-60
Little Boy Blue
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Little Boy Blue Technical Profile
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Little Boy Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Little Boy 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 MooreLittle Boy Blue
Nearly identical
PPGAriel
Ariel
PPG
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sky Watch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perfectly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Breezeway
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Bubble
Behr
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Little Boy Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Boy Blue
#ADD6EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7581BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Boy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Boy 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 Little Boy Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Little Boy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Little Boy Blue have?
Little Boy Blue 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 Little Boy Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Little Boy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Boy Blue are Ariel by PPG (a near-identical match), Pool Party by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sky Watch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Little Boy 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 Little Boy Blue?
Little Boy Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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 Little Boy Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.