Whipple Blue HC-152 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #779FB1, estimated LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Twilight from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #779FB1 · HC-152
Whipple Blue
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Whipple Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#779FB1
RGB119, 159, 177
Estimated LRV31.9
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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Winter Twilight
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#739FB1
Close digital match
Miracle Bay
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#799DAF
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Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
#739DAD
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Meetinghouse Blue
Vista Paint
#769CAB
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Blue Cascade
Behr
#7A9DB0
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Bluebird Feather
Sherwin-Williams
#6F9DB3
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Lake Winnipeg
Dunn-Edwards
#80A1B0
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Americana
PPG
#7F9DAF
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#82979D
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Colors That Work With Whipple Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whipple Blue
#779FB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whipple Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whipple 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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Whipple Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipple Blue have?
Whipple 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 Whipple Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whipple Blue are Winter Twilight by Valspar (a close digital match), Miracle Bay by Kilz (a close digital match), Meetinghouse Blue by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whipple 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 Whipple Blue?
Whipple Blue has a estimated lightness value of 31.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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