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Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky1662 · #A4C1CD · LRV 51

Mediterranean Sky reads as a cool blue-green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1662 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE MEDITERRANEAN SKY
RGB 164, 193, 205LRV 51

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameMediterranean Sky
SKU1662
Hex#A4C1CD
RGB164, 193, 205
HSL198°, 29%, 72%
LRV51
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyBlue
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About Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky

At LRV 51, Mediterranean Sky is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Mediterranean Sky is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

19 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 2.71
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9061 · #9BBFC9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 49
SW 9053 · #9FC5CC · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 52
SW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All blue at Behr →
PPU13-11 · #A3BEC5 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 49
570F-4 · #9ABFCC · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 48
N510-3 · #ADC2C9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 52
ICC-99 · #9EC4CD · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All blue at Valspar →
T632 · #A6C4D0 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 52
4008-5B · #A3C2D0 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 50.8
P071 · #A8C3D3 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 52
5001-5B · #A0C2C9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 50.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1152-3 · #A8BFCE · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 50
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 50
PPG1158-3 · #A5C2D7 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 51
PPG1160-3 · #AABECF · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 50

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.81
All blue at Glidden →
30BG 49/101 · #A4BEC6 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 49
PPG1152-3 · #A8C0CE · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 50
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All blue at Dutch Boy →
335-3DB · #A0C1C9 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 50
338-3DB · #B2C6D1 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 55
238-3DB · #A3C3D8 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 52
239-3DB · #ABBFD1 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 50
HGSW 2355 · #9BBFC9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 49
HGSW 9061 · #9BBFC9 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 49
HGSW 3356 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 48
HGSW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.57
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5793 · #A3BFCB · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 46
DE5800 · #A8BFCC · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 46
DE5814 · #9EBBCD · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 44
DE5772 · #ADC5C9 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 49

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.6
All blue at Magnolia Home →
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 56
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 55

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CC6 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 52
NO. 210 · #A0C5CA · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 52
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.44
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0644 · #AFC7D7 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 55

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0644 · #ABC5D6 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 55

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All blue at Rodda →
R086 · #9EC1CD · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 50

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-735 · #B0C6CE · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 54

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All blue at Clare →
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 50

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 5
All blue at Portola Paints →
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 5 · LRV 49

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.67
All blue at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 50

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All blue at Backdrop →
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 51
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 41

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All blue at Kompozit →
0644 · #ABC5D6 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 53

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

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

AF-535 · LRV 52
1676 · LRV 49
717 · LRV 51
808 · LRV 50
CC-878 · LRV 50
2135-50 · LRV 53

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A4C1CD in HSL space. Pair Mediterranean Sky with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A4C1CD + #CDB0A4
TRIADIC
#A4C1CD · #CDA4C1 · #C1CDA4
ANALOGOUS
#A4CDC4 · #A4C1CD · #A4ADCD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.89:1fail
Sample text on black
11.09:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mediterranean Sky 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 1662 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sky. The nearest is Agua Fría (SW 9053) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Agua Fría swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At Behr, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Alluring Blue (ICC-99) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alluring Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

The closest Valspar equivalent of Mediterranean Sky is Northern Sky Blue (4008-5B). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.8 vs 51). If Valspar is your counter, order Northern Sky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Northern Sky Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Graceful (PPG1152-3) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At Glidden, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Graceful (PPG1152-3) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Splishy Splash (335-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Splishy Splash swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Seafarer (HGSW 2355) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seafarer swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mediterranean Sky is Frozen Tundra (DE5793). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 51). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Frozen Tundra and you'll get the same color. See the full Frozen Tundra swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sky. The nearest is It Is Well (JG-76) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It Is Well swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sky. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Rodda's nearest match is Shimmering Wave (R086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Sky without repainting risk. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Ersatz (C2-735) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ersatz swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Clare has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sky. The nearest is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mediterranean Sky — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1662 instead. See the full Costa swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mediterranean Sky. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

Backdrop's nearest match is Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mediterranean Sky without repainting risk. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Mediterranean Sky

At Kompozit, the closest color to Mediterranean Sky is Dancing in the Rain (0644) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dancing in the Rain swatch →

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