Light Blue 22 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B8BCB5, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #B8BCB5 · 22
Light Blue
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8BCB5
RGB184, 188, 181
Estimated LRV49.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Light Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Keystone Gray
Behr
#B7BBB4
Close digital match
International Gray
Kilz
#BABEB7
Close digital match
Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
Close digital match
Half Moon Crest
Benjamin Moore
#BCBFB9
Close digital match
Granite Dust
Valspar
#BABCB6
Close digital match
Solstice
PPG
#BABDB8
Close digital match
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
#B6B8B0
Close digital match
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
#B9BAB1
Close digital match
Silver Chalice
Dunn-Edwards
#B6B8B3
Close digital match
Chelsea Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#B6B7B0
Close digital match
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
#BEC1B6
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Colors That Work With Light Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Blue are Keystone Gray by Behr (a close digital match), International Gray by Kilz (a close digital match), Metal .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Light Blue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.