Virginia Morn
BD23 · #71B2C4 · LRV 39 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Virginia Morn39
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Virginia Morn, Really?
Virginia Morn reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how C2 Paint BD23 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Virginia Morn
Virginia Morn 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.
How Lighting Changes Virginia Morn
Virginia Morn sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Most complaints about Virginia Morn 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 BD23 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 | NautilusSW 6780 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 42 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cool Dusk550F-4 · Behr | 1.9 | 40 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bayville Blue747 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 37 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sea Serenade5002-8A · Valspar | 2.3 | 37.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Harbor SkyPPG1238-4 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 42 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sailing Sea Blue30BG 38/199 · Glidden | 1.9 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Virginia Morn 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 #71B2C4 in HSL space. Pair Virginia Morn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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