ColorplanBenjamin Moore Calypso Blue (727) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Vardo (No.288). For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 16.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #397A85 |
| RGB | 57, 122, 133 |
| HSL | 189°, 40%, 37% |
About Calypso Blue
Calypso Blue (727) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 16, Calypso Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Calypso Blue 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 Salzburg Blue (755), it's darker and warmer.
How Calypso Blue changes with the light
Calypso Blue 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
Calypso Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Calypso Blue 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 Calypso Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Calypso Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Calypso Blue in real homes
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Calypso 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 10.3
Also close: Oceanside (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Calypso Blue questions
What undertone does Calypso Blue have?
Calypso Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Calypso Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Calypso Blue a light or dark color?
Calypso Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Calypso 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 Calypso Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Calypso Blue?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Calypso Blue's undertone.
Where does Calypso Blue work best?
Calypso Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Calypso Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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