Mexicali Turquoise 662 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #79CFCD, LRV 53 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowboard from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #79CFCD · 662
Mexicali Turquoise
53%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mexicali Turquoise Technical Profile
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Mexicali Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexicali Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMexicali Turquoise
Nearly identical
BehrSnowboard
Snowboard
Behr
Nearly identical
Tip Top Teal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oceanside Paradise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nautical
Valspar
Very similar
Tropical Splash
PPG
Very similar
Andes Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Island Oasis
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Miss Golightly
Kilz
Very similar
Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexicali Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexicali Turquoise
#79CFCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C9AB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexicali Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexicali Turquoise 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 Mexicali Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mexicali Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexicali Turquoise have?
Mexicali Turquoise 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 Mexicali Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexicali Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexicali Turquoise are Snowboard by Behr (a near-identical match), Tip Top Teal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oceanside Paradise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mexicali Turquoise'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 Mexicali Turquoise?
Mexicali Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.1, 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 Mexicali Turquoise's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.