ColorplanBenjamin Moore Innocence (2055-70) is a very light blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 81.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D1EFF1 |
| RGB | 209, 239, 241 |
| HSL | 184°, 53%, 88% |
About Innocence
Innocence (2055-70) is a very light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 82, Innocence reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Innocence read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Icy Moon Drops (2056-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Innocence changes with the light
Innocence is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Innocence is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Innocence will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Innocence will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Innocence looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Innocence in real homes
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Innocence 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 6.2
Also close: Topsail (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Borrowed Light (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Innocence questions
What undertone does Innocence have?
Innocence has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Innocence read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Innocence a light or dark color?
Innocence has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Innocence reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Innocence in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White No.269 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Innocence?
Innocence is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Innocence work best?
Innocence works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 82, Innocence reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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