Mineral CC-848 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFD4E6, LRV 62 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dockside from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFD4E6 · CC-848
Mineral
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Mineral Technical Profile
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Mineral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mineral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMineral
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDockside
Dockside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ariel
PPG
Nearly identical
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emily
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pool Party
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gotta Regatta
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Perfectly Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Boot Cut
Behr
Nearly identical
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mineral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mineral
#AFD4E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7984B9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mineral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mineral 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 Mineral.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mineral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mineral have?
Mineral 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 Mineral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mineral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mineral are Dockside by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ariel by PPG (a near-identical match), Something Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mineral'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 Mineral?
Mineral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mineral's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.