ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chiswell Blue (CW-660) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 28. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242), Farrow & Ball Selvedge (No.306) and Behr Cool December (BXC-88). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 27.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #81929B |
| RGB | 129, 146, 155 |
| HSL | 201°, 12%, 56% |
About Chiswell Blue
Chiswell Blue (CW-660) is a deep, soft blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 28, Chiswell Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Chiswell 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. It's very close to Amsterdam (AF-550); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chiswell Blue changes with the light
Chiswell 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
Chiswell Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Chiswell 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 Chiswell Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Chiswell Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Chiswell Blue in real homes
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Chiswell 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Berrington Blue (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chiswell Blue questions
What undertone does Chiswell Blue have?
Chiswell Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Chiswell Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Chiswell Blue a light or dark color?
Chiswell Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Chiswell Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Chiswell Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Selvedge No.306 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Cool December BXC-88 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chiswell Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chiswell Blue's undertone.
Where does Chiswell Blue work best?
Chiswell Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 28, Chiswell Blue absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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