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Atlantis Blue

768 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 38 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Atlantis Blue (768) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 38. For trim, try Sweet Bluette (813).

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Walls:Atlantis Blue

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBlue
LRV37.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#54B1C9
RGB84, 177, 201
HSL192°, 52%, 56%

About Atlantis Blue

Atlantis Blue (768) is a deep, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 38, Atlantis Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.

North-facing light makes Atlantis Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Baltimore Sky (760), it's lighter.

How Atlantis Blue changes with the light

Atlantis Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.

N

North-facing rooms

Atlantis Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.

E

East-facing rooms

Atlantis Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Bright south light shows Atlantis Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.

W

West-facing rooms

Atlantis Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Atlantis Blue in real homes

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Atlantis 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

Daphne SW 9151

Closest available · ΔE 13.5

Also close: Languid Blue (ΔE 13.6)

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Farrow & Ball

St Giles Blue No.280

Closest available · ΔE 8.3

Also close: Stone Blue (ΔE 10.8)

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Behr

Peaceful Blue S470-3

Closest available · ΔE 10.9

Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 14.9)

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Atlantis Blue questions

What undertone does Atlantis Blue have?

Atlantis Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Atlantis Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.

Is Atlantis Blue a light or dark color?

Atlantis Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Atlantis Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.

What is the closest match to Atlantis Blue in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (closest available, ΔE 13.5); Farrow & Ball: St Giles Blue No.280 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 10.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Atlantis Blue?

Try Sweet Bluette (813) on trim and Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Atlantis Blue's undertone.

Where does Atlantis Blue work best?

Atlantis Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Atlantis Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.

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