ColorplanBenjamin Moore Celestia Blue (1429) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 67. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 66.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D0D5E3 |
| RGB | 208, 213, 227 |
| HSL | 224°, 25%, 85% |
About Celestia Blue
Celestia Blue (1429) is a light, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 67, Celestia Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Celestia Blue 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 Whispering Wind (1416), it's darker.
How Celestia Blue changes with the light
Celestia 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
Celestia Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Celestia 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 Celestia Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Celestia Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Celestia Blue in real homes
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Celestia 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 5.7
Also close: North Star (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Kakelugn (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Dusty Lilac (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Celestia Blue questions
What undertone does Celestia Blue have?
Celestia Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Celestia Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Celestia Blue a light or dark color?
Celestia Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Celestia Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Celestia Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Celestia Blue?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Celestia Blue's undertone.
Where does Celestia Blue work best?
Celestia Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 67, Celestia Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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