Serenity 2055-60 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFE2EB, LRV 70 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Essex Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFE2EB · 2055-60
Serenity
70%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Serenity Technical Profile
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Serenity in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serenity in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSerenity
Nearly identical
BehrEssex Blue
Essex Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Winter Escape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quench Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sausalito Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Aqueous Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Angelic Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Walking on Air
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cloud Break
Kilz
Very similar
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serenity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serenity
#AFE2EB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#748EBE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serenity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serenity 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 Serenity.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serenity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serenity have?
Serenity 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 Serenity in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serenity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serenity are Essex Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Winter Escape by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Across the Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serenity'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 Serenity?
Serenity has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Serenity's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.