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Poseidon

30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Poseidon 664 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #01A7A2, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Me No Lies from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Poseidon Technical Profile

HEX Code#01A7A2
RGB1, 167, 162
LRV30.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Poseidon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Poseidon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MoorePoseidon
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTeal Me No Lies

Teal Me No Lies

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Grecian Isle

PPG

Nearly identical

Precious Stone

Behr

Nearly identical

Soothing Song

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Laguna Green

Valspar

Very similar

Deep Teal

Kilz

Very similar

Pleasant Stream

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Aquarium

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Western Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Dream .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Lobster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Poseidon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Poseidon

#01A7A2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#2D71AE

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Poseidon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Poseidon

Complement

Red Door

Poseidon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Feather Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Irish Moss

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Lucerne

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ocean Air

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Mulberry

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Poseidon.

Meridian Blue

Benjamin Moore · 761

#0594A8

Mayan Green

Benjamin Moore · 615

#01BA99

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Very Navy

Behr · M500-7

#233B5E

Grape Gatsby

Dunn-Edwards · DE5948

#A19ABD

Arctic Paradise

Dunn-Edwards · DE5841

#B8DFF8

Poseidon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Poseidon have?
Poseidon 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 Poseidon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poseidon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poseidon are Teal Me No Lies by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Grecian Isle by PPG (a near-identical match), Precious Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poseidon'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 Poseidon?
Poseidon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.3, 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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