Benjamin Moore Lavender Blue 1438: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 48

Lavender Blue (1438) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 48.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Misty Morning Dew (97% match).

Compare Lavender Blue with other brands

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LRV

48.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1438

HEX

#B3B9C7

RGB

179, 185, 199

HSL

222°, 15%, 74%

Family

Blues

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Instinct Benjamin Moore · AF-575 · LRV 56

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Lavender Blue FAQ

What undertone does Lavender Blue have?

Lavender Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Lavender Blue?

Lavender Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Lavender Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Misty Morning Dew (4003-3C), 97%; PPG: Blue Beard (PPG1042-4), 96%; Glidden: Blue Beard (PPG1042-4), 95%; Behr: Chivalrous (S550-3), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Spacious Sky (DE5919), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Windy Blue (SW 6240), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Windy Blue (HGSW6240), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray (No. 27), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Lavender Blue?

The HEX code of Lavender Blue (1438) is #B3B9C7, RGB 179, 185, 199. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.