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Benjamin Moore Anderson BlueCW-565 · #96BFB8 · LRV 48

Anderson Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore CW-565 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE ANDERSON BLUE
RGB 150, 191, 184LRV 48

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameAnderson Blue
SKUCW-565
Hex#96BFB8
RGB150, 191, 184
HSL170°, 24%, 67%
LRV48
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue

Anderson Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Anderson Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All teal at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9052 · #90BDBD · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 46
SW 9051 · #A3C0BD · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 49
SW 9044 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 49
SW 19 · #A0BBB8 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 47

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All teal at Behr →
BXC-28 · #94C3BE · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 49
PPU12-07 · #98BEB3 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 47
PPU12-7 · #98BEB3 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 47
MQ6-36 · #9FBFB8 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 48

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All teal at Valspar →
P101 · #9BBAB4 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 45.4
M303 · #95BFB1 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 46.6
M353 · #9EBCB2 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 46.5
V064-3 · #8CC1B5 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1142-4 · #9CC2BC · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 49
PPG1147-4 · #8DC2C2 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 48
PPG1146-4 · #A0BFBF · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 48

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1142-4 · #9BC2BD · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 49
50GG 48/194 · #8DC4BC · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 48
PPG1146-4 · #A0C0BF · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 49
90GG 48/132 · #9BC0C2 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All teal at Dutch Boy →
231-4DB · #93B9AF · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 44
332-3DB · #A0BBB8 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 47
428-4DB · #9CB8B6 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 45
HGSW 2315 · #A3C0BD · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 49
HGSW 9051 · #A3C0BD · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 49
HGSW 1315 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 49
HGSW 9044 · #8AC5BA · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 49

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.65
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5703 · #8AC7BB · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All teal at Magnolia Home →
JG-77 · #8FB4B2 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 42
JG-64 · #A6BEB3 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9805 · #A5BEB9 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 48

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0687 · #93C3C4 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 49
0708 · #97C7B7 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 51
0687 · #8CC1C2 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 49
0708 · #90C4B4 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 50

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All teal at C2 Paint →
C2-717 · #94BFBE · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 47
BD25 · #91B4AE · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 42

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All teal at Clare →
PNT100-LT-44 · #90B5B3 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 42

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All teal at Annie Sloan →
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All teal at Kompozit →
0701 · #A4C2B9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 50
0687 · #8CC1C2 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 48
0708 · #90C4B4 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 49

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Anderson Blue within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

676 · LRV 45
640 · LRV 48
710 · LRV 45
633 · LRV 47
2051-50 · LRV 49
2040-50 · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #96BFB8 in HSL space. Pair Anderson Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#96BFB8 + #BF969D
TRIADIC
#96BFB8 · #B896BF · #BFB896
ANALOGOUS
#96BFA4 · #96BFB8 · #96B2BF

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.01:1fail
Sample text on black
10.44:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Anderson Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CW-565 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anderson Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Anderson Blue is Blithe Blue (SW 9052) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blithe Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Behr's nearest match is Spring Stream (PPU12-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Anderson Blue without repainting risk. See the full Spring Stream swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Anderson Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Anderson Blue is Scenic View (M303) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scenic View swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Anderson Blue

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Anderson Blue without repainting risk. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Glidden's nearest match is Pitter Patter (PPG1142-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Anderson Blue without repainting risk. See the full Pitter Patter swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Elf'n Green (332-3DB) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elf'n Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anderson Blue

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Texas Summer (JG-64) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Texas Summer swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Anderson Blue

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Anderson Blue is A Cappella (C2-717) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Cappella swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Anderson Blue

At Clare, the closest color to Anderson Blue is Vacay (PNT100-LT-44) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vacay swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Anderson Blue

Kompozit has no exact twin of Anderson Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →

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