Santa Monica Blue
Santa Monica 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 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#3A6E8C
LRV
16.08
Santa Monica Blue in Real Rooms
Santa Monica Blue has a low LRV of 16.08 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, front door, house, misc, dining room and home office.
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Santa Monica Blue earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue kitchen cabinets picture
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue kitchen cabinets paint review
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue kitchen cabinets review
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue kitchen cabinets color
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3 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Santa Monica Blue. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue living room paint
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue living room color
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue living room interior
@nestinginthevalley
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Santa Monica Blue for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue front door review
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue front door paint
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Santa Monica Blue provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue house exterior color
@herbertpainting
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Santa Monica 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.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue accent wall color
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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue door paint
@thejoyfulhomeco
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue wall paint
@helenhanavich
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue painted furniture color
@hyltoncustomwoodworks
1 Dining Room Photo
Santa Monica Blue encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue dining room interior
@jkpaintingcontractors
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 Santa Monica Blue provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue home office color
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