Ref. #98C4E0 · CC-786
Summer Day
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Day Technical Profile
What color is Summer Day? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #98C4E0. Colors similar to Summer Day include Vista Paint Make a Splash, Dunn-Edwards January Frost, PPG Windsor Way. Summer Day has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Summer Day sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Summer Day
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Summer Day.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Summer Day from other brands?
The closest matches are Make a Splash by Vista Paint (#98C2DF), January Frost by Dunn-Edwards (#99C1DC), Windsor Way by PPG (#9FC9E4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Day?
Summer Day has an LRV of 51.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.