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Wizard

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Wizard 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#40466D

LRV

8.44

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Light Reflectance Value
8.44
Dark
TemperatureCool
Tone
GroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Oxford White
Wizard
Oxford White vs Wizard
Oxford White
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Oxford White
CC-30 · LRV 87
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

At LRV 87 vs 8, Oxford White is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Cloud
Wizard
Silver Cloud vs Wizard
Silver Cloud
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Silver Cloud
2129-70 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Silver Cloud reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 8), opening up a space where Wizard encloses it.

Ultra White
Wizard
Ultra White vs Wizard
Ultra White
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Ultra White
CC-10 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

At LRV 83 vs 8, Ultra White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Wisp
Wizard
Gray Wisp vs Wizard
Gray Wisp
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Gray Wisp
CC-670 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Gray Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 8), opening up a space where Wizard encloses it.

Similar Colors

Basic Blue
Wizard
Basic Blue vs Wizard
Basic Blue
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Basic Blue
CC-968 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Grotto
Wizard
Blue Grotto vs Wizard
Blue Grotto
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Blue Grotto
CC-964 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Stunning
Wizard
Stunning vs Wizard
Stunning
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Stunning
826 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

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

Starry Night Blue
Wizard
Starry Night Blue vs Wizard
Starry Night Blue
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Starry Night Blue
2067-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Wizard
Woodcliff Lake
Wizard vs Woodcliff Lake
Wizard
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

A 8-point LRV gap (17 vs 8) makes Woodcliff Lake the marginally brighter of the two.

Silver Fox
Wizard
Silver Fox vs Wizard
Silver Fox
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

At LRV 44 vs 8, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.

Upper West Side
Wizard
Upper West Side vs Wizard
Upper West Side
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Upper West Side
CSP-70 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

At LRV 39 vs 8, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.

Himalayan Trek
Wizard
Himalayan Trek vs Wizard
Himalayan Trek
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Himalayan Trek
1542 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 8), opening up a space where Wizard encloses it.

Briarwood
Wizard
Briarwood vs Wizard
Briarwood
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

At LRV 32 vs 8, Briarwood is decisively the brighter choice.

Thunder
Wizard
Thunder vs Wizard
Thunder
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Thunder
AF-685 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 8), opening up a space where Wizard encloses it.

Cromwell Gray
Wizard
Cromwell Gray vs Wizard
Cromwell Gray
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Cromwell Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Bistro Blue
Wizard
Bistro Blue vs Wizard
Bistro Blue
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Bistro Blue
1421 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Bistro Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Fancy Pants
Wizard
Fancy Pants vs Wizard
Fancy Pants
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Fancy Pants
CSP-525 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Fancy Pants reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Blue Grotto
Wizard
Blue Grotto vs Wizard
Blue Grotto
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Blue Grotto
CC-964 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#40466D
RGB64, 70, 109
HSL232° 26% 34%
CMYK41 36 0 57
CIE LabL: 30.8 a: 8.4 b: -23.4
XYZX: 0.07 Y: 0.07 Z: 0.15