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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

Light Reflectance Value
6.22
Dark
Tone
GroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior

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.

Benjamin Moore Blue Grotto living room paint

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

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#353963
RGB53, 57, 99
HSL235° 30% 30%
CMYK46 42 0 61
CIE LabL: 25.5 a: 10.7 b: -25.4
XYZX: 0.05 Y: 0.05 Z: 0.12