Poolside 775 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5495B5, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hush-a-bye from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5495B5 · 775
Poolside
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Poolside Technical Profile
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Poolside in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poolside in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePoolside
Nearly identical
PPGHush-a-bye
Hush-a-bye
PPG
Nearly identical
Honest Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Rushing Rapids
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coastal Way
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mountain Bluebird
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vintage Sapphire
Kilz
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poolside
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poolside
#5495B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8189B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poolside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poolside 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 Poolside.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Poolside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poolside have?
Poolside 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 Poolside in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poolside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poolside are Hush-a-bye by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanity by PPG (a near-identical match), Honest Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poolside'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 Poolside?
Poolside has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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 Poolside's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.