ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep Royal (2061-10) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams In the Navy (SW 9178). 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 | 4.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #2F394B |
| RGB | 47, 57, 75 |
| HSL | 219°, 23%, 24% |
About Deep Royal
Deep Royal (2061-10) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 4, Deep Royal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Deep Royal 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. It's very close to Winding Waterway (2063-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Deep Royal changes with the light
Deep Royal 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
Deep Royal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Deep Royal 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 Deep Royal from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Deep Royal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Deep Royal in real homes
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Deep Royal 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 8.4
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep Royal questions
What undertone does Deep Royal have?
Deep Royal has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Deep Royal read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Deep Royal a light or dark color?
Deep Royal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Deep Royal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Deep Royal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: In the Navy SW 9178 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (closest available, ΔE 8.4); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep Royal?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Deep Royal's undertone.
Where does Deep Royal work best?
Deep Royal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Deep Royal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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