Blue
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#233872
LRV
6.24
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 65 vs 6, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 6, Decorator's White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Evening Gown reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 6), opening up a space where Blue encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (17 vs 6) makes Whitall Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 29 vs 6, Raccoon Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 6, Picket Fence is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Twilight Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Delphinium the marginally brighter of the two.
