ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bedford Blue (1679) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Distance (SW 6243). 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 | 15.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E738C |
| RGB | 78, 115, 140 |
| HSL | 204°, 28%, 43% |
About Bedford Blue
Bedford Blue (1679) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Bedford Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Bedford 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 Georgian Bay (CC-782), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Bedford Blue changes with the light
Bedford 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.
North-facing rooms
Bedford Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Bedford Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bedford Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bedford Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bedford Blue in real homes
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Bedford 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bedford Blue questions
What undertone does Bedford Blue have?
Bedford Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Bedford Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Bedford Blue a light or dark color?
Bedford Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Bedford 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 Bedford Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (close, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 7.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bedford Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bedford Blue's undertone.
Where does Bedford Blue work best?
Bedford Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Bedford Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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