Passion Blue 2053-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8EC2CB, estimated LRV 49 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dripping Springs from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8EC2CB · 2053-50
Passion Blue
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Passion Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8EC2CB
RGB142, 194, 203
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Passion Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dripping Springs
Kilz
#95C4CD
Close digital match
Cosmic Blue
Behr
#8FBFCA
Close digital match
After the Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#8BC4D1
Close digital match
Idyllic Isle
PPG
#94C8D2
Close digital match
Rockets
Dutch Boy
#84BDC6
Close digital match
Tidal Wave
Valspar
#8FC5D3
Similar digital color
Surfside
Dunn-Edwards
#9ACAD3
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Coastal View
Vista Paint
#93C6C9
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Hirshfield's
#8EB9C4
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Colorhouse
#9CC7C4
Visible digital difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
#7FB5B5
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Passion Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Passion Blue
#8EC2CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8292B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Passion Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Passion 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
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Passion Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Passion Blue have?
Passion Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Passion Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Passion Blue are Dripping Springs by Kilz (a close digital match), Cosmic Blue by Behr (a close digital match), After the Rain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Passion 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 Passion Blue?
Passion Blue has a estimated lightness value of 48.6, 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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Why Passion Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.