ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blue Bay Marina (1655) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) and Farrow & Ball Blue Ground (No.210). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 56.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AECBD4 |
| RGB | 174, 203, 212 |
| HSL | 194°, 31%, 76% |
About Blue Bay Marina
Blue Bay Marina (1655) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 56, Blue Bay Marina has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Blue Bay Marina read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Blue Stream (CC-730), it's cooler.
How Blue Bay Marina changes with the light
Blue Bay Marina 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
Blue Bay Marina has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Blue Bay Marina 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 Blue Bay Marina close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Blue Bay Marina looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Blue Bay Marina in real homes
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Blue Bay Marina 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.
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Blue Bay Marina questions
What undertone does Blue Bay Marina have?
Blue Bay Marina has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Blue Bay Marina read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Blue Bay Marina a light or dark color?
Blue Bay Marina has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Blue Bay Marina has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Blue Bay Marina in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue SW 6225 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Blue Ground No.210 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blue Bay Marina?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blue Bay Marina's undertone.
Where does Blue Bay Marina work best?
Blue Bay Marina works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 56, Blue Bay Marina has visible color without darkening a room much.
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