Blue Ground 210 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A1C5C8, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Boulevard from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1C5C8 · 210
Blue Ground
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Ground Technical Profile
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Blue Ground in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Ground in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallBlue Ground
Nearly identical
BehrOcean Boulevard
Ocean Boulevard
Behr
Nearly identical
Wind Blown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Trattoria Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Agua Fría
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sea Sparkle
Valspar
Very similar
Chesapeake Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lake Getaway
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Teal Twilight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seaport
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Restful Retreat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Ground
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Ground
#A1C5C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Ground 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Blue Ground.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Ground have?
Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball 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 Blue Ground in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ground are Ocean Boulevard by Behr (a near-identical match), Shadow Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Wind Blown by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Ground'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 Blue Ground?
Blue Ground has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Ground's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.