Chiswell Blue
Chiswell Blue is a versatile Blue from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#81929B
LRV
29.52
Chiswell Blue in Real Rooms
Chiswell Blue has a medium LRV of 29.52 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, misc and kitchen.
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Chiswell Blue on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Cabinet doors finished in sophisticated Chiswell Blue.
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Kitchen cabinetry painted in Chiswell Blue for coastal appeal.
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Lower cabinets in Chiswell Blue contrast with lighter countertops.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Chiswell Blue anchors the workspace.
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5 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Chiswell Blue on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Painted furniture piece in serene Chiswell Blue.
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Accent wall in Chiswell Blue defines the room's character.
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Window frames and trim finished in crisp Chiswell Blue.
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Front door painted in striking Chiswell Blue.
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Entry door in bold Chiswell Blue.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Chiswell Blue can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen walls in Chiswell Blue complement natural light beautifully.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 30, Spring Thaw is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 30, Bracken Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Parish White is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Opulence reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 22) makes Chiswell Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Chiswell Blue reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 30, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 6, Chiswell Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 17, Chiswell Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 30, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Pilgrim Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Solitude reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (30 vs 18) makes Chiswell Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 17, Chiswell Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.