ColorplanBenjamin Moore California Blue (2060-20) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try White Satin (2067-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 7.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #005381 |
| RGB | 0, 83, 129 |
| HSL | 201°, 100%, 25% |
About California Blue
California Blue (2060-20) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 8, California Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes California 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. Next to Mistral (CC-842), it's cooler and more colorful.
How California Blue changes with the light
California 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
California Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
California 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 California Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
California Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See California Blue in real homes
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California 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
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.5
Also close: Drawing Room Blue (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 12.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
California Blue questions
What undertone does California Blue have?
California Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes California Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is California Blue a light or dark color?
California Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, California 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 California Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with California Blue?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Lily White (2128-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share California Blue's undertone.
Where does California Blue work best?
California Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, California Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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