Chicago Blues
Chicago Blues 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#40729C
LRV
17.60
Chicago Blues in Real Rooms
Chicago Blues has a low LRV of 17.6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a house and misc.
1 House Photo
Chicago Blues is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues exterior
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1 Misc Photo
These examples of Chicago Blues in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues painted furniture
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