Kind of Blue
C2-772 · #ECF1ED · LRV 87 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Kind of Blue87
- 4Sleek White92
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Kind of Blue, Really?
Kind of Blue reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-772 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Kind of Blue
Kind of Blue shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Kind of Blue
Kind of Blue is very light — LRV 87, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its green 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Kind of 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 C2 Paint C2-772 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 | SnowbeltSW 9623 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.9 | 87 | Color page → |
| Behr | Mineral SpringECC-65-2 · Behr | 1.0 | 88 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | FrostineAF-5 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 86 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Tambourine8007-3B · Valspar | 1.4 | 86 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Spring RainPPG1137-1 · PPG / Glidden | 0.5 | 86 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Spring RainPPG1137-1 · Glidden | 0.5 | 87 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Kind of Blue within C2 Paint'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 #ECF1ED in HSL space. Pair Kind of Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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