ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 13. 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 | 13.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #386B8C |
| RGB | 56, 107, 140 |
| HSL | 204°, 43%, 38% |
About Bellbottom Blues
Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 13, Bellbottom Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Bellbottom Blues 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. It's very close to Santa Monica Blue (776); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bellbottom Blues changes with the light
Bellbottom Blues 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
Bellbottom Blues will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Bellbottom Blues 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 Bellbottom Blues from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Bellbottom Blues looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bellbottom Blues in real homes
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Bellbottom Blues 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 7.9
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bellbottom Blues questions
What undertone does Bellbottom Blues have?
Bellbottom Blues has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Bellbottom Blues read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Bellbottom Blues a light or dark color?
Bellbottom Blues has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Bellbottom Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bellbottom Blues in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 10.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bellbottom Blues?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bellbottom Blues's undertone.
Where does Bellbottom Blues work best?
Bellbottom Blues works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Bellbottom Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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