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Santorini Blue

44%LRV Value
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Santorini Blue 1634 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3B5BB, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Languid Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Santorini Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#A3B5BB
RGB163, 181, 187
LRV44.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Santorini Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Santorini 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 MooreSantorini Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLanguid Blue

Languid Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Tempest Wind

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Matt on Monday

Valspar

Nearly identical

Chambray Blue

Kilz

Nearly identical

Porch Ceiling

Behr

Nearly identical

Special Delivery

PPG

Nearly identical

Marine Layer

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bali Blue

Vista Paint

Very similar

In the Blue

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Santorini Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Santorini Blue

#A3B5BB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858FAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Santorini Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Santorini Blue

Complement

Mid Day Mocha

Santorini Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bordaux Red

Pop

Rust

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Santorini Blue.

Buxton Blue

Benjamin Moore · HC-149

#9EB7BB

Homestead

Benjamin Moore · AC-19

#A5BCB7

Little Falls

Benjamin Moore · 1621

#9FAEB8

Kensington Green

Benjamin Moore · 710

#9BBAB6

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Excalibur Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2118-50

#AAACB7

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Santorini Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Santorini Blue have?
Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Santorini Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Santorini Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santorini Blue are Languid Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tempest Wind by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Matt on Monday by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Santorini 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 Santorini Blue?
Santorini Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.4, 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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