Denim Wash featured
Benjamin MooreCC-770

Denim Wash

Often used for its versatile qualities, Denim Wash 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

#85A0B6

LRV

35.17

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Light Reflectance Value
35.17
Medium
TemperatureCool
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Denim Wash
Gray Cloud
Denim Wash vs Gray Cloud
Denim Wash
Gray Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
CC-770 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Gray Cloud
2126-60 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 35, Gray Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Wash
Oxford White
Denim Wash vs Oxford White
Denim Wash
Oxford White
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
CC-770 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Oxford White
CC-30 · LRV 87

Oxford White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 35), opening up a space where Denim Wash encloses it.

Cloud White
Denim Wash
Cloud White vs Denim Wash
Cloud White
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
CC-770 · LRV 35

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 35), opening up a space where Denim Wash encloses it.

Denim Wash
Overcoat
Denim Wash vs Overcoat
Denim Wash
Overcoat
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
CC-770 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Overcoat
CC-544 · LRV 15

At LRV 35 vs 15, Denim Wash is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Colonial Blue
Denim Wash
Colonial Blue vs Denim Wash
Colonial Blue
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Colonial Blue
1677 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Denim Wash
CC-770 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#85A0B6
RGB133, 160, 182
HSL207° 25% 62%
CMYK27 12 0 29
CIE LabL: 64.6 a: -4.3 b: -14.5
XYZX: 0.31 Y: 0.34 Z: 0.49