Ref. #8AC5BA · 9044
Little Blue Box
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Little Blue Box Technical Profile
What color is Little Blue Box? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #8AC5BA. Colors similar to Little Blue Box include Dunn-Edwards Tranquil Teal, Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue, PPG Caribbean Crush. Little Blue Box has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Little Blue Box depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Little Blue Box
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Little Blue Box
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Blue Box
#8AC5BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84A1AE
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Blue Box
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Blue Box 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Little Blue Box.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Little Blue Box — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Little Blue Box have?
Little Blue Box by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Little Blue Box from other brands?
The closest matches are Tranquil Teal by Dunn-Edwards (#8AC7BB), Hazy Blue by Benjamin Moore (#93C7BC), Caribbean Crush by PPG (#86C7BF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Little Blue Box?
Little Blue Box has an LRV of 48.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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