ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bright and Early (834) is a light blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), Farrow & Ball Kakelugn (No.317) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). 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 | 66.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3D8E1 |
| RGB | 195, 216, 225 |
| HSL | 198°, 33%, 82% |
About Bright and Early
Bright and Early (834) is a light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 66, Bright and Early has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Bright and Early 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 Breath of Fresh Air (806), it's darker.
How Bright and Early changes with the light
Bright and Early 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
Bright and Early has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Bright and Early 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 Bright and Early close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bright and Early looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bright and Early in real homes
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Bright and Early 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
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Tradewind (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bright and Early questions
What undertone does Bright and Early have?
Bright and Early has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Bright and Early read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Bright and Early a light or dark color?
Bright and Early has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Bright and Early has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bright and Early in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue SW 6225 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bright and Early?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bright and Early's undertone.
Where does Bright and Early work best?
Bright and Early works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 66, Bright and Early has visible color without darkening a room much.
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