Pool Blue 6944 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B5E3E2 and estimated LRV 70. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Diamond from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B5E3E2 · 6944
Pool Blue
70%Estimated LRV
Pool Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5E3E2
RGB181, 227, 226
Estimated LRV70.3
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Diamond
Benjamin Moore
#B7E3E2
Close digital match
Seascape Green
PPG
#B5E4E4
Close digital match
Gentle Sea
Behr
#B1E1DF
Close digital match
Frosty
Valspar
#B5E5E2
Close digital match
Blues Tunes
Kilz
#B6E5E7
Close digital match
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
#BBE9E5
Close digital match
Luxor Blue
Hirshfield's
#BDE9E5
Close digital match
Soaring Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#B9E5E8
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Baby Aqua
Vista Paint
#BFEAE6
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Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Colors That Work With Pool Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pool Blue
#B5E3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D9AB5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pool Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pool 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
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Pool Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Pool Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pool Blue are Blue Diamond by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Seascape Green by PPG (a close digital match), Gentle Sea by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pool 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 Pool Blue?
Pool Blue has a estimated lightness value of 70.3, 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Pool Blue depends on the room. Here's how to choose.