ColorplanBenjamin Moore Admiral Blue (2065-10) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 4.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #2B3762 |
| RGB | 43, 55, 98 |
| HSL | 227°, 39%, 28% |
About Admiral Blue
Admiral Blue (2065-10) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 4, Admiral Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Admiral Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Bold Blue (2064-10), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Admiral Blue changes with the light
Admiral Blue is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Admiral Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Admiral Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Admiral Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Admiral Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Admiral Blue in real homes
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Admiral Blue equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: In the Navy (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 14.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Admiral Blue questions
What undertone does Admiral Blue have?
Admiral Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Admiral Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Admiral Blue a light or dark color?
Admiral Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Admiral Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Admiral Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Admiral Blue?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Admiral Blue's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Admiral Blue work best?
Admiral Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Admiral Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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