ColorplanBenjamin Moore Citadel (CC-936) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Kittiwake (No.307). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 37.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #93A6BE |
| RGB | 147, 166, 190 |
| HSL | 213°, 25%, 66% |
About Citadel
Citadel (CC-936) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 37, Citadel 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 Citadel 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 Harlequin Blue (830); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Citadel changes with the light
Citadel 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
Citadel has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Citadel 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 Citadel close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Citadel looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Citadel in real homes
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Citadel 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 5.5
Also close: Languid Blue (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Citadel questions
What undertone does Citadel have?
Citadel has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Citadel read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Citadel a light or dark color?
Citadel has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Citadel 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 Citadel in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 7.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Citadel?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Citadel's undertone.
Where does Citadel work best?
Citadel works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 37, Citadel 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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