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Blue Danube

We've categorized Blue Danube as a genuinely dark Blue 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 9 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#2D5970

LRV

11.18

Light Reflectance Value
11.18
Dark
Tone
BrightGroundingRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Blue Danube in Real Rooms

Blue Danube has a low LRV of 11.18 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, living room, kitchen cabinets and dining room.

1 Front Door Photo

Blue Danube on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube front door paint

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube front door paint

@fivestarpainting_neworleans

4 Living Room Photos

Blue Danube provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Benjamin Moore 2062-30 ceiling paint

Benjamin Moore 2062-30 ceiling paint

@this_foursquare_life

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube wall paint review

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube wall paint review

@inthemiddletownhouse

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube living room paint

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube living room paint

@jennifernicholsdesign

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube ceiling paint

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube ceiling paint

@this_foursquare_life

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The way Blue Danube interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube kitchen cabinets color

@kennebec_co

Benjamin Moore 2062-30 kitchen cabinets paint

Benjamin Moore 2062-30 kitchen cabinets paint

@kennebec_co

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube kitchen cabinets review

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube kitchen cabinets review

@kennebec_co

1 Dining Room Photo

The color Blue Danube has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube dining room review

Benjamin Moore Blue Danube dining room review

@smithmcclainvt

Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#2D5970
RGB45, 89, 112
HSL201° 43% 31%
CMYK60 21 0 56
CIE LabL: 35.7 a: -7.8 b: -17.7
XYZX: 0.08 Y: 0.09 Z: 0.17