Spectra Blue 2049-50 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #99CFD1, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peaceful Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #99CFD1 · 2049-50
Spectra Blue
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Spectra Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#99CFD1
RGB153, 207, 209
Estimated LRV56.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Peaceful Blue
Behr
#99CFD3
Close digital match
Bay Mist
Valspar
#94CDCE
Close digital match
Soft Aqua Stone
PPG
#A0D1D3
Close digital match
Aqua Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
#96D3D8
Close digital match
Bora Bora Shore
Sherwin-Williams
#92D0D0
Close digital match
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#A2D2D0
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#8EC7CB
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#8CC1C2
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#84C3BE
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Colors That Work With Spectra Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spectra Blue
#99CFD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8297B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spectra Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spectra 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
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Spectra Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spectra Blue have?
Spectra Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spectra Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spectra Blue are Peaceful Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Bay Mist by Valspar (a close digital match), Soft Aqua Stone by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spectra 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 Spectra Blue?
Spectra Blue has a estimated lightness value of 56.0, 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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Why Spectra Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.