Salzburg Blue 755 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #2D8493, LRV 19 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Fountain from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2D8493 · 755
Salzburg Blue
19%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Salzburg Blue Technical Profile
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Salzburg Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salzburg 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 MooreSalzburg Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRiver Fountain
River Fountain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lombardy Lake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Starry Sky
Valspar
Very similar
Cruising
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Bermuda
PPG
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Turquoise Blue
RAL
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
The Big Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salzburg Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salzburg Blue
#2D8493
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#536EA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salzburg Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salzburg 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 Salzburg Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salzburg Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salzburg Blue have?
Salzburg Blue 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 Salzburg Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salzburg Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salzburg Blue are River Fountain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lombardy Lake by Kilz (a near-identical match), Starry Sky by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Salzburg 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 Salzburg Blue?
Salzburg Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Salzburg Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.