ColorplanBenjamin Moore H2O (CC-878) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue (No.89). 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 | 49.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A1BFD5 |
| RGB | 161, 191, 213 |
| HSL | 205°, 38%, 73% |
About H2O
H2O (CC-878) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 50, H2O has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes H2O 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. It's very close to Sapphire Ice (808); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How H2O changes with the light
H2O 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
H2O has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
H2O 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 H2O close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
H2O looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See H2O in real homes
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H2O 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 6.6
Also close: Upward (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Calming Space (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
H2O questions
What undertone does H2O have?
H2O has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes H2O read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is H2O a light or dark color?
H2O has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, H2O has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to H2O in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue SW 6226 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with H2O?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share H2O's undertone.
Where does H2O work best?
H2O works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 50, H2O has visible color without darkening a room much.
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