ColorplanBenjamin Moore Basic Blue (CC-968) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. For trim, try White Heaven (2068-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 6.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3F457D |
| RGB | 63, 69, 125 |
| HSL | 234°, 33%, 37% |
About Basic Blue
Basic Blue (CC-968) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 7, Basic Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Basic 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 Starry Night Blue (2067-20), it's lighter.
How Basic Blue changes with the light
Basic 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
Basic Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Basic 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 Basic Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Basic Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Basic Blue in real homes
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Basic 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 10.0
Also close: Salty Dog (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 12.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Basic Blue questions
What undertone does Basic Blue have?
Basic Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Basic Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Basic Blue a light or dark color?
Basic Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Basic 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 Basic Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 10.0); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Basic Blue?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Basic Blue's undertone.
Where does Basic Blue work best?
Basic Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Basic Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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