Providence Blue
We've categorized Providence Blue as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 43 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#66797F
LRV
19.23
Providence Blue in Real Rooms
Providence Blue has a medium LRV of 19.23 — 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, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, living room, misc, mudroom and dining room.
4 House Photos
Providence Blue is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
House exterior finished in Providence Blue makes bold architectural statement.
@tophergram67
Exterior siding in Providence Blue frames white trim and entry details.
@tophergram67
House painted in Providence Blue showcases timeless color on classic home.
@charisjcarmichaelbraun
Exterior walls in Providence Blue offer striking contrast with traditional architecture.
@kristin_garabedian_design
17 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Providence 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.
Kitchen cabinets painted Providence Blue bring cool sophistication to workspace.
@stead_kitchen_design
3 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Providence Blue with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Providence Blue establish a calm, restful atmosphere.
@jfinteriordesigns
Accent wall in Providence Blue transforms the bedroom with subtle sophistication.
@benjamin_moore_israel
Headboard wall painted Providence Blue anchors the bedroom's color scheme.
@benjamin_moore_israel
4 Bathroom Photos
Using Providence Blue on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Vanity cabinet finished in Providence Blue elevates the bathroom's visual appeal.
@engelvolkersatlanta
Bathroom cabinetry in Providence Blue complements marble and chrome fixtures beautifully.
@lipscombluxury
Vanity walls in Providence Blue create a spa-like bathroom retreat.
@timbertrailshomes
Bathroom vanity painted Providence Blue creates a spa-like, peaceful retreat.
@kyle_build
2 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Providence Blue is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Fireplace surround painted Providence Blue becomes the living room's focal point.
@the_woodys_place
Wall paneling in Providence Blue adds architectural depth to the living space.
@celiawelchinteriors
11 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Providence Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Trim and walls in Providence Blue create cohesive sophistication throughout.
@modmatterofdesign
1 Mudroom Photo
Providence Blue handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Mudroom walls in Providence Blue establish a welcoming entry transition space.
@benjaminmooreitalia
1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Providence Blue is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Dining room walls in Providence Blue enhance formal gathering spaces.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 19, Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Beach Glass reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 19, Barren Plain is decisively the brighter choice.
Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 12) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 19, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Providence Blue reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Providence Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (23 vs 19) makes Smokestack Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Montpelier reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 31 vs 19, Van Courtland Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Echo reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Amsterdam reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (19 vs 9) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (19 vs 9) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Providence Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 19 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.