Watercolor Blue 793 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BADAE8, estimated LRV 66 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Tradition from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BADAE8 · 793
Watercolor Blue
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Watercolor Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BADAE8
RGB186, 218, 232
Estimated LRV66.4
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Tradition
Valspar
#BADAE7
Close digital match
Blue Fin
Dutch Boy
#B6D6E3
Close digital match
Journeys End
Behr
#BDDCE7
Close digital match
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
#BCD7E2
Close digital match
Glacier Point
Dunn-Edwards
#B3D8E5
Close digital match
Blooming Blue
Vista Paint
#BBD7E7
Close digital match
Something Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B0D6E6
Close digital match
Fresh Water Blue
PPG
#B8DFF0
Close digital match
Summer Shower
Kilz
#BAD3DC
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Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
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Farrow & Ball
#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Watercolor Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watercolor Blue
#BADAE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A86B8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watercolor Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watercolor 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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Watercolor Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watercolor Blue have?
Watercolor 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 Watercolor Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watercolor Blue are Blue Tradition by Valspar (a close digital match), Blue Fin by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Journeys End by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Watercolor 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 Watercolor Blue?
Watercolor Blue has a estimated lightness value of 66.4, 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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