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Hazy Blue

Often used for its versatile qualities, Hazy Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#92C6BB

LRV

49.74

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Light Reflectance Value
49.74
Medium
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Hazy Blue in Real Rooms

Hazy Blue has a medium-high LRV of 49.74 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room and kitchen.

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Hazy Blue with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue dining room color

Dining room walls in Hazy Blue create an inviting gathering atmosphere.

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3 Kitchen Photos

Hazy Blue is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue kitchen paint review

Kitchen painted in Hazy Blue delivers soft, serene color throughout.

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Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue kitchen paint

Kitchen walls in Hazy Blue provide cool, refreshing backdrop for cooking.

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Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue kitchen accent wall

Kitchen accent wall in Hazy Blue adds subtle blue depth to cabinetry.

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Coordinating Colors

Hazy Blue
White Ice
Hazy Blue vs White Ice
Hazy Blue
White Ice
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
White Ice
OC-58 · LRV 84

White Ice reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 50), opening up a space where Hazy Blue encloses it.

Forest Green
Hazy Blue
Forest Green vs Hazy Blue
Forest Green
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Forest Green
2047-10 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 8, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hazy Blue
Oxford White
Hazy Blue vs Oxford White
Hazy Blue
Oxford White
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Oxford White
869 · LRV 87

Oxford White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 50), opening up a space where Hazy Blue encloses it.

Hazy Blue
Storm
Hazy Blue vs Storm
Hazy Blue
Storm
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Storm
AF-700 · LRV 36

At LRV 50 vs 36, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Hazy Blue
Key Largo Green
Hazy Blue vs Key Largo Green
Hazy Blue
Key Largo Green
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Key Largo Green
620 · LRV 53

With LRVs of 53 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Fun 'n Games
Hazy Blue
Fun 'n Games vs Hazy Blue
Fun 'n Games
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Fun 'n Games
647 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

Fun 'n Games reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 50), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hazy Blue
Oceanic Teal
Hazy Blue vs Oceanic Teal
Hazy Blue
Oceanic Teal
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Oceanic Teal
669 · LRV 50

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dreamcatcher
Hazy Blue
Dreamcatcher vs Hazy Blue
Dreamcatcher
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dreamcatcher
640 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Hazy Blue
Raindrops on Roses
Hazy Blue vs Raindrops on Roses
Hazy Blue
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Raindrops on Roses
1443 · LRV 72

Raindrops on Roses reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 50), opening up a space where Hazy Blue encloses it.

Aplomb
Hazy Blue
Aplomb vs Hazy Blue
Aplomb
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Aplomb
AF-625 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 21, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hazy Blue
Velvet Cloak
Hazy Blue vs Velvet Cloak
Hazy Blue
Velvet Cloak
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Velvet Cloak
CSP-480 · LRV 5

At LRV 50 vs 5, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hazy Blue
Kalamata
Hazy Blue vs Kalamata
Hazy Blue
Kalamata
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Kalamata
AF-630 · LRV 11

Hazy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 11), opening up a space where Kalamata encloses it.

Dark Walnut
Hazy Blue
Dark Walnut vs Hazy Blue
Dark Walnut
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Walnut
1358 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

Hazy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Walnut encloses it.

Dark Purple
Hazy Blue
Dark Purple vs Hazy Blue
Dark Purple
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dark Purple
2073-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

Hazy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 6), opening up a space where Dark Purple encloses it.

Caponata
Hazy Blue
Caponata vs Hazy Blue
Caponata
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Caponata
AF-650 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 6, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Hazy Blue
Key Largo Green
Hazy Blue vs Key Largo Green
Hazy Blue
Key Largo Green
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Key Largo Green
620 · LRV 53

With LRVs of 53 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Copper Patina
Hazy Blue
Copper Patina vs Hazy Blue
Copper Patina
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Copper Patina
619 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

Copper Patina reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 50), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Antiguan Sky
Hazy Blue
Antiguan Sky vs Hazy Blue
Antiguan Sky
Hazy Blue
Benjamin Moore
Antiguan Sky
2040-60 · LRV 68
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50

At LRV 68 vs 50, Antiguan Sky is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Hazy Blue
Summer Basket Green
Hazy Blue vs Summer Basket Green
Hazy Blue
Summer Basket Green
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Summer Basket Green
2040-40 · LRV 33

Hazy Blue reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 33), opening up a space where Summer Basket Green encloses it.

Hazy Blue
Juneau Spring
Hazy Blue vs Juneau Spring
Hazy Blue
Juneau Spring
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Juneau Spring
2041-40 · LRV 39

A 10-point LRV gap (50 vs 39) makes Hazy Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Hazy Blue
Kokopelli Teal
Hazy Blue vs Kokopelli Teal
Hazy Blue
Kokopelli Teal
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Kokopelli Teal
648 · LRV 40

Hazy Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hazy Blue
Skydive
Hazy Blue vs Skydive
Hazy Blue
Skydive
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Skydive
CSP-700 · LRV 41

Hazy Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hazy Blue
Medici Malachite
Hazy Blue vs Medici Malachite
Hazy Blue
Medici Malachite
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Blue
2040-50 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Medici Malachite
600 · LRV 33

At LRV 50 vs 33, Hazy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#92C6BB
RGB146, 198, 187
HSL167° 31% 67%
CMYK26 0 6 22
CIE LabL: 76.1 a: -19.2 b: 0.0
XYZX: 0.41 Y: 0.50 Z: 0.55