Labrador Blue
Often used for its versatile qualities, Labrador Blue 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. We've gathered 22 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7F9DAC
LRV
33.10
Labrador Blue in Real Rooms
Labrador Blue has a medium LRV of 33.1 — 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 house, front door, bedroom, living room, misc, kitchen, home office and kitchen cabinets.
2 House Photos
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Labrador Blue has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
House exterior painted Labrador Blue makes a bold architectural statement.
@herbertpainting
The home's facade features rich Labrador Blue exterior paint.
@chrisnhathome
2 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Labrador Blue rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
A front door in Labrador Blue welcomes visitors with elegance.
@seannahk
Double front doors painted in Labrador Blue define the entryway.
@leesha1200
6 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Labrador Blue suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in moody Labrador Blue create intimate sophistication.
@canvasofcolorsbylinda
6 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Labrador Blue creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room walls painted Labrador Blue deepen the space's character.
@kelly.interiors
3 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Labrador 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.
Walls finished in deep Labrador Blue command quiet attention.
@paintyourapt
Wall color in bold Labrador Blue elevates the entire room.
@the_decorating_chambers
A child's room painted Labrador Blue stimulates imagination beautifully.
@bluegem_painting
1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Labrador 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 painted Labrador Blue create dramatic visual impact.
@justinwilsonpainting
1 Home Office Photo
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Labrador Blue provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
A home office bathed in Labrador Blue fosters creative focus.
@interiorsbylindalee
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Labrador Blue brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Labrador Blue makes a design statement.
@thepainterottawa
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 80 vs 33, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 33, Timid White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 33, Arizona Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Lily Pad reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 33), opening up a space where Labrador Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Labrador Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 33 vs 12, Labrador Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 33), opening up a space where Labrador Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 33, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Labrador Blue reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Labrador Blue reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 17), opening up a space where Woodcliff Lake encloses it.
Silver Fox reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (36 vs 33) makes Dusty Cornflower the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (43 vs 33) makes Slate Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Exhale reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 33), opening up a space where Labrador Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (33 vs 28) makes Labrador Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Labrador Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Labrador Blue reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 17), opening up a space where Mozart Blue encloses it.
Labrador Blue reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 18), opening up a space where Schooner encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (33 vs 24) makes Labrador Blue the marginally brighter of the two.