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Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue

793 · #B9D9E7 · LRV ~65.7

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Breezy Blue (~98% proximity)

Watercolor Blue (793) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 65.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Breezy Blue (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Watercolor Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

65.7 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Watercolor Blue?

Watercolor Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Behr: Breezy Blue (M490-1), ~98% proximity; Valspar: New Prince (V069-2), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Glacier Point (DE5785), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (SW 6800), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Something Blue (HGSW6800), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), ~93% proximity; PPG: Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), ~93% 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 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.