
Blue Grotto
Blue Grotto is a genuinely dark Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 1 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#353963
LRV
6.22
Blue Grotto in Real Rooms
Blue Grotto has a low LRV of 6.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.
1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Blue Grotto in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Living room walls in Blue Grotto create a peaceful, sophisticated retreat.
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