Summer Day CC-786 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #98C4E0, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Make a Splash from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #98C4E0 · CC-786
Summer Day
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Day Technical Profile
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Summer Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSummer Day
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMake a Splash
Make a Splash
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
January Frost
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Windsor Way
PPG
Nearly identical
Aerial View
Behr
Nearly identical
Twinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Slumber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Washed Away
Kilz
Very similar
Bluette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Day
#98C4E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787FBA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Day 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Day have?
Summer Day 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 Summer Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Day are Make a Splash by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), January Frost by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Windsor Way by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Day'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 Summer Day?
Summer Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Day's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.