ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chicago Blues (804) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue (No.W29). 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 | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #40729C |
| RGB | 64, 114, 156 |
| HSL | 207°, 42%, 43% |
About Chicago Blues
Chicago Blues (804) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Chicago Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Chicago Blues 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. It's very close to Winter's Eve (CC-844); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chicago Blues changes with the light
Chicago Blues 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
Chicago Blues has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Chicago Blues 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 Chicago Blues close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Chicago Blues looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Chicago Blues in real homes
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Chicago Blues 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: Smoky Blue (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.5
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chicago Blues questions
What undertone does Chicago Blues have?
Chicago Blues has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Chicago Blues read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Chicago Blues a light or dark color?
Chicago Blues has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Chicago Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Chicago Blues in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 11.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chicago Blues?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chicago Blues's undertone.
Where does Chicago Blues work best?
Chicago Blues works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Chicago Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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