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Kensington Blue

Kensington Blue 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 suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#4B5A71

LRV

11.97

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Light Reflectance Value
11.97
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
CalmingCharmingGroundingMoodyRich
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Horizon
Kensington Blue
Horizon vs Kensington Blue
Horizon
Kensington Blue
Benjamin Moore
Horizon
1478 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12

Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 12), opening up a space where Kensington Blue encloses it.

Kensington Blue
Mount Saint Anne
Kensington Blue vs Mount Saint Anne
Kensington Blue
Mount Saint Anne
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Mount Saint Anne
1565 · LRV 42

Mount Saint Anne reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 12), opening up a space where Kensington Blue encloses it.

Elk Horn
Kensington Blue
Elk Horn vs Kensington Blue
Elk Horn
Kensington Blue
Benjamin Moore
Elk Horn
AF-105 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12

At LRV 25 vs 12, Elk Horn is decisively the brighter choice.

Battenberg
Kensington Blue
Battenberg vs Kensington Blue
Battenberg
Kensington Blue
Benjamin Moore
Battenberg
AF-70 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12

Battenberg reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Kensington Blue encloses it.

Similar Colors

Kensington Blue
Newburyport Blue
Kensington Blue vs Newburyport Blue
Kensington Blue
Newburyport Blue
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Newburyport Blue
HC-155 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Kensington Blue
Van Deusen Blue
Kensington Blue vs Van Deusen Blue
Kensington Blue
Van Deusen Blue
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Van Deusen Blue
HC-156 · LRV 12

With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Hudson Bay
Kensington Blue
Hudson Bay vs Kensington Blue
Hudson Bay
Kensington Blue
Benjamin Moore
Hudson Bay
1680 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12

With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Evening Dove
Kensington Blue
Evening Dove vs Kensington Blue
Evening Dove
Kensington Blue
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Kensington Blue
840 · LRV 12

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#4B5A71
RGB75, 90, 113
HSL216° 20% 37%
CMYK34 20 0 56
CIE LabL: 37.8 a: 0.3 b: -15.0
XYZX: 0.10 Y: 0.10 Z: 0.17