ColorplanBenjamin Moore Freesia (1432) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 44. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 44.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A7B1CC |
| RGB | 167, 177, 204 |
| HSL | 224°, 27%, 73% |
About Freesia
Freesia (1432) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 44, Freesia has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Freesia 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 Blue Viola (CC-940), it's cooler.
How Freesia changes with the light
Freesia 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
Freesia has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Freesia 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 Freesia close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Freesia looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Freesia in real homes
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Freesia 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 9.9
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Kittiwake (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Freesia questions
What undertone does Freesia have?
Freesia has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Freesia read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Freesia a light or dark color?
Freesia has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Freesia has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Freesia in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 9.9); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Freesia?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Freesia's undertone.
Where does Freesia work best?
Freesia works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 44, Freesia has visible color without darkening a room much.
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