ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brush Blue (CW-675) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna (SW 7625), Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). 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 | 7.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #414F57 |
| RGB | 65, 79, 87 |
| HSL | 202°, 14%, 30% |
About Brush Blue
Brush Blue (CW-675) is a very dark, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 7, Brush Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Brush Blue 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 Blue Note (2129-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Brush Blue changes with the light
Brush Blue 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
Brush Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Brush Blue 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 Brush Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Brush Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Brush Blue in real homes
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Brush 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 3.1
Also close: Gale Force (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brush Blue questions
What undertone does Brush Blue have?
Brush Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Brush Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Brush Blue a light or dark color?
Brush Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Brush 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 Brush Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna SW 7625 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brush Blue?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brush Blue's undertone.
Where does Brush Blue work best?
Brush Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Brush Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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