ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Blue (2066-70) is a light blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 77. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2). For trim, try Teardrop (2060-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 76.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CAE8F3 |
| RGB | 202, 232, 243 |
| HSL | 196°, 63%, 87% |
About Light Blue
Light Blue (2066-70) is a light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 77, Light Blue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Light 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. It's very close to Billowy Down (2064-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Blue changes with the light
Light Blue 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
Light Blue is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Light Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Light Blue will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Light Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Light Blue in real homes
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Light 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 7.7
Also close: Sleepy Blue (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Borrowed Light (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Blue questions
What undertone does Light Blue have?
Light Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Light Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Light Blue a light or dark color?
Light Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 77, Light Blue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Light Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (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 Light Blue?
Try Teardrop (2060-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Light Blue's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Light Blue work best?
Light Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 77, Light Blue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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