ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blue Heron (CC-840) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue (No.220). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 14.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C6A85 |
| RGB | 92, 106, 133 |
| HSL | 220°, 18%, 44% |
About Blue Heron
Blue Heron (CC-840) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 14, Blue Heron absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Blue Heron 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 Blue Nova (825), it's warmer and more muted.
How Blue Heron changes with the light
Blue Heron 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
Blue Heron will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Blue Heron looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Blue Heron in real homes
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Blue Heron 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 6.1
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blue Heron questions
What undertone does Blue Heron have?
Blue Heron has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Blue Heron read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Blue Heron a light or dark color?
Blue Heron has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Blue Heron absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Blue Heron in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Blue No.220 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blue Heron?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blue Heron's undertone.
Where does Blue Heron work best?
Blue Heron works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Blue Heron absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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