Durango Blue
We've categorized Durango Blue as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 16 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#566777
LRV
12.83
Durango Blue in Real Rooms
Durango Blue has a low LRV of 12.83 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 House Photo
When choosing Durango Blue for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Victorian exterior siding in Durango Blue commands attention on this classic home.
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7 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Durango Blue creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
An accent wall in Durango Blue adds depth to this traditionally appointed living room.
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6 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Durango Blue on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Wooden furniture finished in Durango Blue brings cozy charm to any bedroom.
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2 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Durango Blue can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen cabinetry in Durango Blue provides bold contrast against lighter countertops.
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Island cabinetry painted Durango Blue anchors this bright, airy kitchen space.
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Similar Colors
Teton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 13), opening up a space where Durango Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Adirondack Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Durango Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Durango Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 13, Rustic Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.