Varsity Blues 756 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #236A78, LRV 12 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #236A78 · 756
Varsity Blues
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Varsity Blues Technical Profile
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Varsity Blues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Varsity Blues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreVarsity Blues
Nearly identical
RALWater Blue
Water Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Bold Bolection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caribbean Splash
PPG
Very similar
Great Blue Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Oasis Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Teal Fury
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Night Scape
Valspar
Very similar
True Teal
Kilz
Very similar
Coastal Jetty
Behr
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Blue Nile
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Varsity Blues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Varsity Blues
#236A78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#455C89
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Varsity Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Varsity Blues 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 Varsity Blues.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Varsity Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Varsity Blues have?
Varsity Blues 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 Varsity Blues in your own space before committing.
What colors match Varsity Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Varsity Blues are Water Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Bold Bolection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Caribbean Splash by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Varsity Blues'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 Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Varsity Blues's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.