ColorplanBenjamin Moore Swiss Blue (815) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 51. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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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 | #A3C1E3 |
| RGB | 163, 193, 227 |
| HSL | 212°, 53%, 76% |
About Swiss Blue
Swiss Blue (815) is a mid-tone, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Swiss Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Swiss 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. Next to H2O (CC-878), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Swiss Blue changes with the light
Swiss 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
Swiss Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Swiss 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 Swiss Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Swiss Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Swiss Blue in real homes
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Swiss 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 10.2
Also close: Languid Blue (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Kittiwake (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Swiss Blue questions
What undertone does Swiss Blue have?
Swiss Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Swiss Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Swiss Blue a light or dark color?
Swiss Blue 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 51, Swiss Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Swiss Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Upward SW 6239 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue No.89 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 8.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Swiss Blue?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Swiss Blue's undertone.
Where does Swiss Blue work best?
Swiss Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 51, Swiss Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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