ColorplanBenjamin Moore Paradiso (717) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Watery (SW 6478), Farrow & Ball Blue Ground (No.210) and Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 51.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A9C3C6 |
| RGB | 169, 195, 198 |
| HSL | 186°, 20%, 72% |
About Paradiso
Paradiso (717) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 52, Paradiso has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Paradiso 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 Soft Chinchilla (2135-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Paradiso changes with the light
Paradiso 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
Paradiso has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Paradiso 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 Paradiso close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Paradiso looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Paradiso in real homes
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Paradiso 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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Paradiso questions
What undertone does Paradiso have?
Paradiso has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Paradiso read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Paradiso a light or dark color?
Paradiso has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Paradiso has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Paradiso in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Blue Ground No.210 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Paradiso?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Paradiso's undertone.
Where does Paradiso work best?
Paradiso works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 52, Paradiso has visible color without darkening a room much.
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