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Benjamin Moore Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50

Fairy Tale Blue

Benjamin Moore

2055-50

About Fairy Tale Blue by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 51.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #78cbda

RGB: 120, 203, 218

Hue189°

Saturation57%

Lightness66%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Fairy Tale Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Fairy Tale Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Fairy Tale Blue 2055-50 a warm or cool color?
Fairy Tale Blue by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Fairy Tale Blue?
Fairy Tale Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 189°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Fairy Tale Blue?
Brightness is about 52%. Saturation is around 57%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 66%. Hue is close to 189°. The hex value is #78cbda. The RGB value is 120, 203, 218.
Is Fairy Tale Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Fairy Tale Blue has brightness around 52%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Fairy Tale Blue?
You can match Fairy Tale Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Fairy Tale Blue work best in a home?
Fairy Tale Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Fairy Tale Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Fairy Tale Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Fairy Tale Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Fairy Tale Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Fairy Tale Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Fairy Tale Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.