Pavilion Blue 252 is a off-white paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #E5E7DC, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Waterfall from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E7DC · 252
Pavilion Blue
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pavilion Blue Technical Profile
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Pavilion Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pavilion 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 & BallPavilion Blue
Nearly identical
BehrWhispering Waterfall
Whispering Waterfall
Behr
Nearly identical
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
Spinach White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Glacial Hue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pavilion Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Pavilion 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 Pavilion Blue.
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.
Pavilion Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pavilion Blue have?
Pavilion Blue by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pavilion Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pavilion Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pavilion Blue are Whispering Waterfall by Behr (a near-identical match), Cascade Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Summer Eclipse by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pavilion 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 Pavilion Blue?
Pavilion Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Pavilion Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.