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Benjamin Moore Tear Drop Blue

2053-60 · #B9DBE1 · LRV ~66.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon (~98% proximity)

Tear Drop Blue (2053-60) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Blue Moon (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Tear Drop Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

66.4 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

2053-60

HEX

#B9DBE1

RGB

185, 219, 225

HSL

189°, 40%, 80%

Family

Blues

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Tear Drop Blue FAQ

What undertone does Tear Drop Blue have?

Tear Drop Blue is a light blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Tear Drop Blue?

Tear Drop Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Tear Drop Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Blue Moon (DE5764), ~98% proximity; Behr: Basin Blue (M470-2), ~97% proximity; PPG: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Needed Escape (V104-1), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (SW 6792), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Minor Blue (HGSW6792), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tear Drop Blue?

The HEX code of Tear Drop Blue (2053-60) is #B9DBE1, RGB 185, 219, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.