Little Blue Box 9044 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8AC5BA, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tranquil Teal from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8AC5BA · 9044
Little Blue Box
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Little Blue Box Technical Profile
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Little Blue Box in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Little Blue Box in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLittle Blue Box
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTranquil Teal
Tranquil Teal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Schooner Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celadon Plate
Kilz
Nearly identical
Green Grace
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bon Voyage
Behr
Very similar
Catarina Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
Green Charm
Valspar
Very similar
Lady Liberty
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Little Blue Box in your own space before committing.
What colors match Little Blue Box from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Blue Box are Tranquil Teal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Schooner Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Hazy Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Little Blue Box'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 Little Blue Box?
Little Blue Box has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Little Blue Box's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.