ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bella Blue (720) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604), Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87) and Behr Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22). 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 | #54747C |
| RGB | 84, 116, 124 |
| HSL | 192°, 19%, 41% |
About Bella Blue
Bella Blue (720) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 16, Bella Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Bella 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 Hamilton Blue (HC-191), it's cooler.
How Bella Blue changes with the light
Bella 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
Bella Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Bella 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 Bella Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bella Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bella Blue in real homes
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Bella 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
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bella Blue questions
What undertone does Bella Blue have?
Bella Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Bella Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Bella Blue a light or dark color?
Bella 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, Bella 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 Bella Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bella Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bella Blue's undertone.
Where does Bella Blue work best?
Bella Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Bella Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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