ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue (2065-20) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. For trim, try White Heaven (2068-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #144B86 |
| RGB | 20, 75, 134 |
| HSL | 211°, 74%, 30% |
About Dark Royal Blue
Dark Royal Blue (2065-20) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 7, Dark Royal Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Dark Royal Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Laura Bay (2064-20), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Dark Royal Blue changes with the light
Dark Royal Blue is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Royal Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Royal Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Royal Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Royal Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Royal Blue in real homes
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Dark Royal 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 7.7
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Royal Blue questions
What undertone does Dark Royal Blue have?
Dark Royal Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dark Royal Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dark Royal Blue a light or dark color?
Dark Royal Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Dark Royal 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 Dark Royal Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 9.4); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 10.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Royal Blue?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dark Royal Blue's undertone.
Where does Dark Royal Blue work best?
Dark Royal Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Dark Royal Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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