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Downpour Blue

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Downpour Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 21 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#254669

LRV

7.48

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Light Reflectance Value
7.48
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
Bold VibrantGroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Downpour Blue in Real Rooms

Downpour Blue has a low LRV of 7.48 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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, front door, house, bedroom, bathroom and misc.

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Downpour Blue cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

Downpour Blue kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinets in Downpour Blue bring depth and contemporary style.

@josephmartincarpentry

Benjamin Moore Downpour Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinetry painted Downpour Blue creates striking visual interest in the kitchen.

@nextleveldesign_build

Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets in Downpour Blue offer rich color with lasting appeal.

@seasonalleafinteriordesign

Benjamin Moore Downpour Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Downpour Blue cabinetry transforms the kitchen into a design-forward space.

@theholmmaker

3 Front Door Photos

Using Downpour Blue for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

Downpour Blue front door color

Front door painted Downpour Blue welcomes guests with bold character.

@mishapainting

Downpour Blue Front Door

Entryway door in Downpour Blue makes a confident architectural statement.

@wendy_biddle

2063-20 Front Door

Front door in 2063-20 adds dramatic curb appeal to the home.

@cookingcleaningcrafting

2 House Photos

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Downpour Blue is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

Downpour Blue Exterior Paint

House exterior in Downpour Blue presents a modern, refined appearance.

@harrisonpaintco

Benjamin Moore Downpour Blue Exterior

Exterior painted Downpour Blue showcases contemporary design sophistication.

@agentsusie

2 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Downpour Blue in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Downpour Blue bedroom accent wall

Bedroom accent wall in Downpour Blue creates dynamic visual depth.

@jerry__callo

Benjamin Moore Downpour Blue bedroom accent wall

Bedroom wall painted Downpour Blue anchors the space with rich color.

@busybee.painter

1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Downpour Blue brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

2063-20 Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom vanity in 2063-20 adds unexpected depth and personality.

@image_line_painting

9 Misc Photos

Downpour Blue shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Downpour Blue Trims

Trim work in Downpour Blue provides striking architectural definition.

@cummingsarchitects

Coordinating Colors

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Hazy Skies
Hazy Skies
Downpour Blue vs Hazy Skies
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Skies
OC-48 · LRV 58

Hazy Skies reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 7), opening up a space where Downpour Blue encloses it.

Abyss
Abyss
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Abyss vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Abyss
2128-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Old Prairie
Old Prairie
Downpour Blue vs Old Prairie
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Old Prairie
2143-50 · LRV 72

At LRV 72 vs 7, Old Prairie is decisively the brighter choice.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Snowfall White
Snowfall White
Downpour Blue vs Snowfall White
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Snowfall White
2144-70 · LRV 90

Snowfall White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 7), opening up a space where Downpour Blue encloses it.

Similar Colors

California Blue
California Blue
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
California Blue vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
California Blue
2060-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Marine Blue
Marine Blue
Downpour Blue vs Marine Blue
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Marine Blue
2059-10 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Symphony Blue
Symphony Blue
Downpour Blue vs Symphony Blue
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Symphony Blue
2060-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cefalú Beach
Cefalú Beach
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Cefalú Beach vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Cefalú Beach
2061-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Night Shade
Night Shade
Downpour Blue vs Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake
Downpour Blue vs Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

A 9-point LRV gap (17 vs 7) makes Woodcliff Lake the marginally brighter of the two.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Silver Fox
Silver Fox
Downpour Blue vs Silver Fox
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44

At LRV 44 vs 7, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Upper West Side
Upper West Side
Downpour Blue vs Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Upper West Side
CSP-70 · LRV 39

At LRV 39 vs 7, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Himalayan Trek
Himalayan Trek
Downpour Blue vs Himalayan Trek
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Himalayan Trek
1542 · LRV 47

Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 7), opening up a space where Downpour Blue encloses it.

Briarwood
Briarwood
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Briarwood vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

At LRV 32 vs 7, Briarwood is decisively the brighter choice.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Thunder
Thunder
Downpour Blue vs Thunder
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Thunder
AF-685 · LRV 48

Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 7), opening up a space where Downpour Blue encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Old Glory
Old Glory
Downpour Blue vs Old Glory
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Old Glory
811 · LRV 16

Old Glory reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Suede Shoes
Blue Suede Shoes
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Blue Suede Shoes vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Blue Suede Shoes
798 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Blue Suede Shoes the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Symphony Blue
Symphony Blue
Downpour Blue vs Symphony Blue
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Symphony Blue
2060-10 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Marine Blue
Marine Blue
Downpour Blue vs Marine Blue
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Marine Blue
2059-10 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cefalú Beach
Cefalú Beach
Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue
Cefalú Beach vs Downpour Blue
Benjamin Moore
Cefalú Beach
2061-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Downpour Blue
2063-20 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#254669
RGB37, 70, 105
HSL211° 48% 28%
CMYK65 33 0 59
CIE LabL: 28.9 a: -0.1 b: -24.0
XYZX: 0.06 Y: 0.06 Z: 0.14