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Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue

793 · #B9D9E7 · LRV 65.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Breezy Blue is a 98% match

Watercolor Blue (793) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 65.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Breezy Blue (98% match).

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LRV

65.7 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

793

HEX

#B9D9E7

RGB

185, 217, 231

HSL

198°, 49%, 82%

Family

Blues

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Watercolor Blue FAQ

What undertone does Watercolor Blue have?

Watercolor Blue is a light blue with a strong blue-green undertone. 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 Watercolor Blue?

Watercolor Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Behr: Breezy Blue (M490-1), 98%; Valspar: New Prince (V069-2), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Glacier Point (DE5785), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), 95%; Glidden: Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), 93%; PPG: Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 85%. 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 Watercolor Blue?

The HEX code of Watercolor Blue (793) is #B9D9E7, RGB 185, 217, 231. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.