ColorplanBenjamin Moore Adriatic Sea (CSP-660) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 5. For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 5.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #004763 |
| RGB | 0, 71, 99 |
| HSL | 197°, 100%, 19% |
About Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea (CSP-660) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 5, Adriatic Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Adriatic Sea 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 Twilight (2058-10), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Adriatic Sea changes with the light
Adriatic Sea 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
Adriatic Sea will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Adriatic Sea 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 Adriatic Sea from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Adriatic Sea looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Adriatic Sea in real homes
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Adriatic Sea 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 5.4
Also close: Moscow Midnight (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.6
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Adriatic Sea questions
What undertone does Adriatic Sea have?
Adriatic Sea has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Adriatic Sea read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Adriatic Sea a light or dark color?
Adriatic Sea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Adriatic Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Adriatic Sea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 9.6); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 9.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Adriatic Sea?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Adriatic Sea's undertone.
Where does Adriatic Sea work best?
Adriatic Sea works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Adriatic Sea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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