Palladian Blue HC-144 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2D2CA, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azul Tequila from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2D2CA · HC-144
Palladian Blue
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Palladian Blue
Palladian Blue is the soft, restful blue-green that became a designer staple for bathrooms, bedrooms, and powder rooms. At LRV 62 it's light and calm, and like the best blue-greens it shifts with the room — more blue in cool light, more sea-glass green in warm light.
It reads almost like a tinted neutral, which is why it works on whole rooms rather than just accents. Because it moves with the light, sample it where it's going — a north bath and a sunny bedroom will look like two different colors. It pairs beautifully with crisp whites and warm wood. Behr Frosted Jade is its closest match, with Sherwin-Williams Waterscape close behind.
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Palladian Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palladian 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 MoorePalladian Blue
Nearly identical
BehrAzul Tequila
Azul Tequila
Behr
Nearly identical
Rolling Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Déjà Vu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosty Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Waterscape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Muted Opal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Geyser
PPG
Nearly identical
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baby Blanket
Kilz
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Palladian Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palladian Blue
#C2D2CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palladian Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palladian 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 Palladian 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.
Palladian Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palladian Blue have?
Palladian 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 Palladian Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palladian Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palladian Blue are Azul Tequila by Behr (a near-identical match), Blue Tequila by Behr (a near-identical match), Rolling Waves by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palladian 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 Palladian Blue?
Palladian Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.8, 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
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 Palladian Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.