Palace Blue CW-605 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5EA0B7, LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caspian Blue from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5EA0B7 · CW-605
Palace Blue
33%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Palace Blue Technical Profile
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Palace Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palace 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 MoorePalace Blue
Nearly identical
KilzCaspian Blue
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Nearly identical
North Pole Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Pacific Palisade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perfect Puddle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deepest Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Blue Ridge Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Bluebird Feather
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palace Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palace Blue
#5EA0B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828DB0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palace Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palace 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 Palace 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.
Palace Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palace Blue have?
Palace 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 Palace Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palace Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palace Blue are Caspian Blue by Kilz (a near-identical match), North Pole Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Pacific Palisade by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palace 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 Palace Blue?
Palace Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palace Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.