Poolside Blue
Poolside Blue is a versatile Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#1FB9B4
LRV
39.87
Poolside Blue in Real Rooms
Poolside Blue has a medium-high LRV of 39.87 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, house, living room, misc, kitchen and dining room.
5 Front Door Photos
A front door painted Poolside Blue makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
The front door in Poolside Blue welcomes guests with cool elegance.
@mariannemholland
The front entrance door in Poolside Blue exudes sophisticated charm.
@perioddoorcomp
Poolside Blue paint on the front door catches light beautifully.
@dianekcostello
The front door in Poolside Blue anchors the home's exterior palette.
@christinamariedillon
Poolside Blue paint on the front door projects understated confidence.
@strathroycaradoc_ymca
2 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Poolside Blue has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Exterior siding in Poolside Blue gives the home a fresh, coastal appeal.
@heliumstudioandpost
House exterior painted in Poolside Blue reflects timeless curb appeal.
@consigncouture
5 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Poolside Blue. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Poolside Blue establish a calm, sophisticated mood.
@lindaatyourservice
Dining room walls painted Poolside Blue encourage relaxed conversation.
@designbytula
Poolside Blue walls in the living room create a cohesive, calming backdrop.
@amyimpellizzeri
An accent wall in Poolside Blue transforms the living room's visual depth.
@craigbrooksdecorating
Staircase walls in Poolside Blue guide the eye through transitional space.
@gemilianopili
1 Misc Photo
See how Poolside Blue is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
A children's room painted in Poolside Blue balances calm with visual interest.
@ramie_lewis
1 Kitchen Photo
Using Poolside Blue in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen walls in Poolside Blue brighten the room with cool sophistication.
@redrover_11
1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Poolside Blue is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dining room walls in Poolside Blue set an elegant tone for gatherings.
@redrover_11
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 40, White Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Sweet Innocence reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 40), opening up a space where Poolside Blue encloses it.
At LRV 40 vs 25, Poolside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 40, Chalk White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Poolside Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 40 vs 11, Poolside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Pink Attraction reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 40 vs 14, Poolside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 7, Poolside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Damask Rose reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 40), opening up a space where Poolside Blue encloses it.
Poolside Blue reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 10), opening up a space where Cranberry Cocktail encloses it.
At LRV 40 vs 8, Poolside Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Green Sponge reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.