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Picture Perfect
68%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Picture Perfect Technical Profile
What color is Picture Perfect? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BADDE2. Colors similar to Picture Perfect include Valspar Harbor Mist, Kilz Eastern Promise, Valspar Haiku Blue. Picture Perfect has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Picture Perfect sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Picture Perfect
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Picture Perfect
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Picture Perfect
#BADDE2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8093B2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Picture Perfect
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Picture Perfect 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 Picture Perfect.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Picture Perfect — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Picture Perfect have?
Picture Perfect by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Picture Perfect from other brands?
The closest matches are Harbor Mist by Valspar (#BADBE0), Eastern Promise by Kilz (#BDE0E4), Haiku Blue by Valspar (#B9DEE2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Picture Perfect?
Picture Perfect has an LRV of 67.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Picture Perfect's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.