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Benjamin Moore Poolside Blue

2048-40 · #20BAB5 · LRV 38.8

Compare with other brands: Behr Caicos Turquoise is a 95% match

Poolside Blue (2048-40) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 38.8 (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 Behr Caicos Turquoise (95% match).

Compare Poolside Blue with other brands

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LRV

38.8 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Cool

Code

2048-40

HEX

#20BAB5

RGB

32, 186, 181

HSL

178°, 71%, 43%

Family

Blues

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Poolside Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Poolside Blue?

Poolside Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.8 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 Poolside Blue in other brands?

Behr: Caicos Turquoise (MQ4-21), 95%; PPG: Tint Of Turquoise (PPG1232-5), 95%; Valspar: Turquoise Tint (5006-10B), 93%; Glidden: Tint of Turquoise (PPG1232-5), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Teal Me No Lies (DE5732), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Calypso (SW 6950), 80%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aquarium (HGSW6767), 78%; Farrow & Ball: Arsenic (No. 214), 56%. 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 Poolside Blue?

The HEX code of Poolside Blue (2048-40) is #20BAB5, RGB 32, 186, 181. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.