ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blue Spruce (1637) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604), Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue (No.289) and Behr Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #607077 |
| RGB | 96, 112, 119 |
| HSL | 198°, 11%, 42% |
About Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce (1637) is a very dark, soft blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 15, Blue Spruce absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Blue Spruce 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 Britannia Blue (1623), it's darker.
How Blue Spruce changes with the light
Blue Spruce 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
Blue Spruce has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Blue Spruce looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Blue Spruce in real homes
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Blue Spruce 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blue Spruce questions
What undertone does Blue Spruce have?
Blue Spruce has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Blue Spruce read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Blue Spruce a light or dark color?
Blue Spruce has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Blue Spruce 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 Spruce in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue No.289 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blue Spruce?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blue Spruce's undertone.
Where does Blue Spruce work best?
Blue Spruce works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 15, Blue Spruce absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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