ColorplanBenjamin Moore Colonial Blue (1677) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Daphne (SW 9151). 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 | 33.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #81A2B6 |
| RGB | 129, 162, 182 |
| HSL | 203°, 27%, 61% |
About Colonial Blue
Colonial Blue (1677) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 34, Colonial 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 Colonial 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 Denim Wash (CC-770); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Colonial Blue changes with the light
Colonial 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
Colonial Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Colonial 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 Colonial Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Colonial Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Colonial Blue in real homes
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Colonial 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Chinese Blue (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Colonial Blue questions
What undertone does Colonial Blue have?
Colonial Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Colonial Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Colonial Blue a light or dark color?
Colonial Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Colonial 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 Colonial Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Colonial Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Colonial Blue's undertone.
Where does Colonial Blue work best?
Colonial Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 34, Colonial 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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