ColorplanBenjamin Moore Downpour Blue (2063-20) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog (SW 9177). 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 | 5.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #254669 |
| RGB | 37, 70, 105 |
| HSL | 211°, 48%, 28% |
About Downpour Blue
Downpour Blue (2063-20) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 6, Downpour Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Downpour 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 Cefalu Beach (2061-20), it's cooler and more colorful.
How Downpour Blue changes with the light
Downpour 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
Downpour Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Downpour 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 Downpour Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Downpour Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Downpour Blue in real homes
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Downpour 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
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Downpour Blue questions
What undertone does Downpour Blue have?
Downpour Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Downpour Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Downpour Blue a light or dark color?
Downpour Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Downpour 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 Downpour Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Downpour Blue?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Downpour Blue's undertone.
Where does Downpour Blue work best?
Downpour Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Downpour Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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