Anderson Blue
CW-565 · #96BFB8 · LRV 48 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Anderson Blue48
- 4Ocean Boulevard53
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Anderson Blue, Really?
Anderson Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore CW-565 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Anderson Blue
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Anderson Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore CW-565 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Blithe BlueSW 9052 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.1 | 46 | Color page → |
| Behr | Spring StreamPPU12-07 · Behr | 1.8 | 47 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Scenic ViewM303 · Valspar | 2.8 | 46.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Pitter PatterPPG1142-4 · PPG / Glidden | 1.3 | 49 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Pitter PatterPPG1142-4 · Glidden | 1.4 | 49 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Elf'n Green332-3DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 47 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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