Ref. #60ACB5 · MP7336
Santa Clara
35%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Santa Clara Technical Profile
What color is Santa Clara? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #60ACB5. Colors similar to Santa Clara include Benjamin Moore Santa Clara, Behr Adonis, Dunn-Edwards Gulf Stream. Santa Clara has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Santa Clara depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Santa Clara
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Santa Clara
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Clara
#60ACB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8394AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Clara
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Clara 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Santa Clara.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Santa Clara — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santa Clara have?
Santa Clara by MPC has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Santa Clara from other brands?
The closest matches are Santa Clara by Benjamin Moore (#58ACB8), Adonis by Behr (#5FB2BF), Gulf Stream by Dunn-Edwards (#62B4C0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has an LRV of 35.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Santa Clara's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.