Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Harlequin Blue |
| SKU | 830 |
| Hex | #93A6BE |
| RGB | 147, 166, 190 |
| HSL | 213°, 25%, 66% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Harlequin Blue
Harlequin Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Harlequin 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
13 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Harlequin 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #93A6BE in HSL space. Pair Harlequin Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Harlequin Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harlequin 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 830 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Cosmos (SW 6528) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmos swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
Behr's nearest match is Paris (PPU14-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Harlequin Blue without repainting risk. See the full Paris swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
Valspar has no exact twin of Harlequin Blue. The nearest is New Toile (T611) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36.3 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full New Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Wisteria Blossom (241-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wisteria Blossom swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Suffolk Blue (HGSW 1385) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suffolk Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Bachelor Blue (DE5878) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bachelor Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Harlequin Blue. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harlequin Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Harlequin Blue is Blue Persuasion (C2-767) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Persuasion swatch →