Bedford Blue featured
Benjamin Moore1679

Bedford Blue

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Bedford Blue (1679) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 13 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#4E738C

LRV

17.43

Light Reflectance Value
17.43
Dark
UseInterior & Exterior

Bedford Blue in Real Rooms

Bedford Blue has a low LRV of 17.43 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, kitchen cabinets, misc and bathroom.

2 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Bedford Blue with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Bedford Blue Bedroom

Bedford Blue Bedroom

@violetmimosa

Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue Bedroom Accent Wall

Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue Bedroom Accent Wall

@violetmimosa

7 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Bedford Blue takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Bm Bedford Blue Living Room With Leather Couch

Bm Bedford Blue Living Room With Leather Couch

@maddierose_home

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Choosing Bedford Blue for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Bm Bedford Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Bm Bedford Blue Kitchen Cabinets

@beckallencabinetry

2 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Bedford Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Bedford Blue Wall Paint

Bedford Blue Wall Paint

@summerhouse.studio

Bedford Blue Accent Wall

Bedford Blue Accent Wall

@primecoatpainting

1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Bedford Blue holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

1679 Bathroom Vanity

1679 Bathroom Vanity

@dogwood__designs

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#4E738C
RGB78, 115, 140
HSL204° 28% 43%
CMYK44 18 0 45
CIE LabL: 46.7 a: -6.1 b: -17.8
XYZX: 0.14 Y: 0.16 Z: 0.27