ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue (749) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 12. 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 | 11.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #33677B |
| RGB | 51, 103, 123 |
| HSL | 197°, 41%, 34% |
About Bainbridge Blue
Bainbridge Blue (749) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Bainbridge Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Bainbridge 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 Coat of Arms (763), it's darker and cooler.
How Bainbridge Blue changes with the light
Bainbridge 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
Bainbridge Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Bainbridge Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bainbridge Blue in real homes
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Bainbridge 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 6.5
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bainbridge Blue questions
What undertone does Bainbridge Blue have?
Bainbridge Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Bainbridge Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Bainbridge Blue a light or dark color?
Bainbridge Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bainbridge Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bainbridge Blue's undertone.
Where does Bainbridge Blue work best?
Bainbridge Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Bainbridge Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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