ColorplanBenjamin Moore Misty Blue (820) is a light blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Upward (SW 6239), Farrow & Ball Kakelugn (No.317) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). 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 | 65.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7D5E4 |
| RGB | 199, 213, 228 |
| HSL | 211°, 35%, 84% |
About Misty Blue
Misty Blue (820) is a light, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Misty Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Misty 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 Ice Sculpture (CC-938); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Misty Blue changes with the light
Misty Blue 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
Misty Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Misty Blue 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 Misty Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Misty Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Misty Blue in real homes
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Misty 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.
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Misty Blue questions
What undertone does Misty Blue have?
Misty Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Misty Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Misty Blue a light or dark color?
Misty Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Misty Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Misty Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn No.317 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Misty Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Misty Blue's undertone.
Where does Misty Blue work best?
Misty Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 65, Misty Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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