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Pavilion Blue

79%LRV Value
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Pavilion Blue Technical Profile

What color is Pavilion Blue? It's a light warm off-white with the hex code #E5E7DC. Colors similar to Pavilion Blue include Benjamin Moore Cascade Mountains, Valspar Summer Eclipse, Vista Paint Sage Tinged. Pavilion Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Pavilion Blue reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. As a warm neutral, Pavilion Blue pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#E5E7DC
RGB229, 231, 220
LRV79.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors Similar to Pavilion Blue

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Cascade Mountains

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Summer Eclipse

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sage Tinged

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dusty Miller

Kilz

Nearly identical

Hydrangea Floret

PPG

Nearly identical

Ice Palace

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ice Dream

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sand Drift

Behr

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pavilion Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pavilion Blue

#E5E7DC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#92AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pavilion Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Alaska

Complement

Pearl River

Pavilion Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Bancha

Pop

India Yellow

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Inchyra Blue

Pop

Brassica

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Stiffkey Blue

Pop

Pitch Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pavilion Blue.

Strong White

Farrow & Ball · 2001

#E5E0DB

James White

Farrow & Ball · 2010

#EDE9D8

Great White

Farrow & Ball · 2006

#E7DEDB

Dimity

Farrow & Ball · 2008

#EEE3D3

Slipper Satin

Farrow & Ball · 2004

#E8E0D1

School House White

Farrow & Ball · 291

#E6DFD1

More off-white colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

First Frost

Vista Paint · K-839

#DBDED9

Whirlpool

Benjamin Moore · CC-910

#DFE3E4

Emerald Ice

Valspar · 7004-7

#D8E0DF

Bannister White

Hirshfield's · 28

#E1E0D6

Artemesia

PPG · 1153-2

#E3EBEA

Aria

PPG · 1001-2

#E3E4E2

Pavilion Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pavilion Blue have?
Pavilion Blue by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Pavilion Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Cascade Mountains by Benjamin Moore (#E6E7DD), Summer Eclipse by Valspar (#E6E8DB), Sage Tinged by Vista Paint (#E6E7DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pavilion Blue?
Pavilion Blue has an LRV of 79.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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