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Benjamin Moore Costa Rica Blue2064-50 · #74BAE3 · LRV 44

Costa Rica Blue reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 2064-50 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE COSTA RICA BLUE
RGB 116, 186, 227LRV 44

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameCosta Rica Blue
SKU2064-50
Hex#74BAE3
RGB116, 186, 227
HSL202°, 66%, 67%
LRV44
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Benjamin Moore Costa Rica Blue

Costa Rica Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.

Costa Rica Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

12 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 blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6801 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 42
SW 6957 · #7FC3E1 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 49

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All blue at Behr →
MQ4-27 · #7FB9E6 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 45
MQ5-55 · #89B6D3 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 43
M530-4 · #7BB2E2 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 42

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All blue at Valspar →
V071-3 · #74B5DA · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 41.9
8001-42D · #68B6E0 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 42
V034-2 · #68B6E0 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 41.7
V070-4 · #72B7D9 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 42.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1240-4 · #6BB3E0 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 41
PPG1237-4 · #81C1E1 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 48
PPG1238-4 · #7EB6CF · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 42

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1240-4 · #6AB4E0 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 41
86BG 43/321 · #69B4E3 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 43
PPG1237-4 · #80C1E2 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 48
50BG 50/265 · #7BC2DF · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All blue at Dutch Boy →
137-5DB · #76BBDD · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45
138-5DB · #8DC0DF · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 49
237-5DB · #8EBCD7 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 46
HGSW 1374 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 42
HGSW 6801 · #7DB5D3 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 42
HGSW 1364 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 39
HGSW 6794 · #5DB3D4 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5843 · #66B2E4 · ΔE 3 · LRV 37
DE5836 · #55B4DE · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 37
DE5856 · #8EC2E7 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 46

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.2
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0638 · #8FC0E7 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 49
0660 · #5DB5D5 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 40

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.01
All blue at Hirshfield's →
H0053 · #64B0DC · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 38
0638 · #88BFE7 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All blue at C2 Paint →
BD22 · #8BBCDA · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All blue at Kompozit →
0638 · #88BFE7 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 48

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Costa Rica 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.

2065-50 · LRV 46
2066-50 · LRV 44
788 · LRV 47
781 · LRV 47
2061-50 · LRV 44
2060-50 · LRV 47

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #74BAE3 in HSL space. Pair Costa Rica Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#74BAE3 + #E39D74
TRIADIC
#74BAE3 · #E374BA · #BAE374
ANALOGOUS
#74E3D5 · #74BAE3 · #7482E3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.13:1fail
Sample text on black
9.88:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Costa Rica Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Costa Rica 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 2064-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Regale Blue (SW 6801) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regale Blue swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Behr, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Cest La Vie (MQ4-27) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cest La Vie swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Valspar, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Blue Topaz (V070-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42.3 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Topaz swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

Glidden's nearest match is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Costa Rica Blue without repainting risk. See the full Xavier Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Perfect Day (137-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Day swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Stone Mountain Blue (HGSW 1374) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Mountain Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Sanctuary Spa (DE5843) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanctuary Spa swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Costa Rica Blue. The nearest is Epimethius (0660) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Epimethius swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Costa Rica Blue. The nearest is BD Warrenton Summer (BD22) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full BD Warrenton Summer swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Costa Rica Blue

At Kompozit, the closest color to Costa Rica Blue is Watery Sea (0638) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watery Sea swatch →

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