ColorplanBenjamin Moore Anderson Blue (CW-565) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 47. For trim, try Sea Foam (2123-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 47.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #96BFB8 |
| RGB | 150, 191, 184 |
| HSL | 170°, 24%, 67% |
About Anderson Blue
Anderson Blue (CW-565) is a mid-tone, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 47, Anderson Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Anderson Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to St. Lucia Teal (683), it's lighter and cooler.
How Anderson Blue changes with the light
Anderson Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Anderson Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Anderson Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Anderson Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Anderson Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Anderson Blue in real homes
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Anderson Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Quietude (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Dix Blue (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Anderson Blue questions
What undertone does Anderson Blue have?
Anderson Blue has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Anderson Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Anderson Blue a light or dark color?
Anderson Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Anderson Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Anderson Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Powder Blue No.23 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26 (closest available, ΔE 8.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Anderson Blue?
Try Sea Foam (2123-60) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Anderson Blue's undertone.
Where does Anderson Blue work best?
Anderson Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 47, Anderson Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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