ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky (1662) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226), Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue (No.89) and Behr Peaceful Blue (S470-3). 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 | 50.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A4C1CD |
| RGB | 164, 193, 205 |
| HSL | 198°, 29%, 72% |
About Mediterranean Sky
Mediterranean Sky (1662) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 50, Mediterranean Sky has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Mediterranean Sky 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 Northern Air (CC-760), it's warmer.
How Mediterranean Sky changes with the light
Mediterranean Sky 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
Mediterranean Sky has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Mediterranean Sky 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 Mediterranean Sky close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mediterranean Sky looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mediterranean Sky in real homes
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Mediterranean Sky 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
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Sleepy Blue (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Blue Ground (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mediterranean Sky questions
What undertone does Mediterranean Sky have?
Mediterranean Sky has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mediterranean Sky read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mediterranean Sky a light or dark color?
Mediterranean Sky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Mediterranean Sky has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mediterranean Sky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue SW 6226 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mediterranean Sky?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mediterranean Sky's undertone.
Where does Mediterranean Sky work best?
Mediterranean Sky works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 50, Mediterranean Sky has visible color without darkening a room much.
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