Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Passion Blue |
| SKU | 2053-50 |
| Hex | #8DC1CA |
| RGB | 141, 193, 202 |
| HSL | 189°, 37%, 67% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Passion Blue
Passion 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.
Passion 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
14 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 teal 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Passion 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 #8DC1CA in HSL space. Pair Passion 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 Passion Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Passion 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 2053-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Passion Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is After the Rain (SW 9047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Passion Blue without repainting risk. See the full After the Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Passion Blue
Behr's nearest match is Cosmic Blue (MQ6-32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Passion Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cosmic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Passion Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Passion Blue is Tidal Wave (5002-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal Wave swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Passion Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Blue Mist (FLLW892), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Passion Blue without repainting risk. See the full Wright Blue Mist swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Passion Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Passion Blue is Soft Bahama Blue (30BG 50/183) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Bahama Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Passion Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Passion Blue is School's Out (234-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full School's Out swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Passion Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Aqua (HGSW 1345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Passion Blue without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Passion Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is Eastern Sky (DE5786) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eastern Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Passion Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Passion Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Passion Blue is Stillwater (0687) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Passion Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 3.52 — 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Passion Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Passion Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is A Cappella (C2-717) at ΔE 4.21 — 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 A Cappella swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Passion Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Passion Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 3.52 — 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 →