ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tranquil Blue (2051-50) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Blue Ground (No.210). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 48.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #94C2C5 |
| RGB | 148, 194, 197 |
| HSL | 184°, 30%, 68% |
About Tranquil Blue
Tranquil Blue (2051-50) is a mid-tone, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 49, Tranquil Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Tranquil Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to Chesapeake Blue (CW-595); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tranquil Blue changes with the light
Tranquil 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
Tranquil Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Tranquil 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 Tranquil Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tranquil Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Tranquil Blue in real homes
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Tranquil 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 6.8
Also close: Languid Blue (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tranquil Blue questions
What undertone does Tranquil Blue have?
Tranquil Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Tranquil Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Tranquil Blue a light or dark color?
Tranquil Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Tranquil Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Tranquil Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Watery SW 6478 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Blue Ground No.210 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tranquil Blue?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tranquil Blue's undertone.
Where does Tranquil Blue work best?
Tranquil Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 49, Tranquil Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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