Light Blue 22 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B8BCB5, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Keystone Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BCB5 · 22
Light Blue
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Blue Technical Profile
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Light Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallLight Blue
Nearly identical
BehrKeystone Gray
Keystone Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
International Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Half Moon Crest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Granite Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Solstice
PPG
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chelsea Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Blue
#B8BCB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Light Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Blue have?
Light Blue by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Blue are Keystone Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), International Gray by Kilz (a near-identical match), Metal .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light Blue?
Light Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Light Blue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.