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Blue Nose

Often used for its versatile qualities, Blue Nose remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#63879F

LRV

23.79

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Light Reflectance Value
23.79
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
BrightCalmingCharming
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Blue Nose
Sebring White
Blue Nose vs Sebring White
Blue Nose
Sebring White
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Sebring White
1492 · LRV 79

Sebring White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 24), opening up a space where Blue Nose encloses it.

Blue Nose
Corn Stalk
Blue Nose vs Corn Stalk
Blue Nose
Corn Stalk
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Corn Stalk
542 · LRV 55

At LRV 55 vs 24, Corn Stalk is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Nose
French Press
Blue Nose vs French Press
Blue Nose
French Press
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
French Press
AF-170 · LRV 10

Blue Nose reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 10), opening up a space where French Press encloses it.

Blue Nose
Wind's Breath
Blue Nose vs Wind's Breath
Blue Nose
Wind's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Wind's Breath
OC-24 · LRV 70

Wind's Breath reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 24), opening up a space where Blue Nose encloses it.

Similar Colors

Alfresco
Blue Nose
Alfresco vs Blue Nose
Alfresco
Blue Nose
Benjamin Moore
Alfresco
1672 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Daisy
Blue Nose
Blue Daisy vs Blue Nose
Blue Daisy
Blue Nose
Benjamin Moore
Blue Daisy
2062-40 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Nose
Old Blue Jeans
Blue Nose vs Old Blue Jeans
Blue Nose
Old Blue Jeans
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Old Blue Jeans
839 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Nose
Lakeside Cabin
Blue Nose vs Lakeside Cabin
Blue Nose
Lakeside Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Lakeside Cabin
1658 · LRV 23

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Blue Nose
Cable Knit Sweater
Blue Nose vs Cable Knit Sweater
Blue Nose
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Cable Knit Sweater
CSP-650 · LRV 34

Cable Knit Sweater reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Nose
Labrador Blue
Blue Nose vs Labrador Blue
Blue Nose
Labrador Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Labrador Blue
1670 · LRV 33

Labrador Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Nose
Sea Reflections
Blue Nose vs Sea Reflections
Blue Nose
Sea Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Sea Reflections
1664 · LRV 28

A 4-point LRV gap (28 vs 24) makes Sea Reflections the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Nose
Old Blue Jeans
Blue Nose vs Old Blue Jeans
Blue Nose
Old Blue Jeans
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Old Blue Jeans
839 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Nose
Denim Wash
Blue Nose vs Denim Wash
Blue Nose
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
838 · LRV 35

Denim Wash reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Blue Nose
Mozart Blue
Blue Nose vs Mozart Blue
Blue Nose
Mozart Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Mozart Blue
1665 · LRV 17

Blue Nose reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bedford Blue
Blue Nose
Bedford Blue vs Blue Nose
Bedford Blue
Blue Nose
Benjamin Moore
Bedford Blue
1679 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24

Blue Nose reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Nose
Schooner
Blue Nose vs Schooner
Blue Nose
Schooner
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Schooner
AF-520 · LRV 18

Blue Nose reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Nose
Buckland Blue
Blue Nose vs Buckland Blue
Blue Nose
Buckland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Buckland Blue
HC-151 · LRV 23

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Nose
Van Deusen Blue
Blue Nose vs Van Deusen Blue
Blue Nose
Van Deusen Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Nose
1678 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Van Deusen Blue
HC-156 · LRV 12

A 12-point LRV gap (24 vs 12) makes Blue Nose the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#63879F
RGB99, 135, 159
HSL204° 24% 51%
CMYK38 15 0 38
CIE LabL: 54.5 a: -6.3 b: -16.8
XYZX: 0.20 Y: 0.23 Z: 0.36