ColorplanBenjamin Moore Evening Dove (2128-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (SW 6251), Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No.281) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #515A67 |
| RGB | 81, 90, 103 |
| HSL | 215°, 12%, 36% |
About Evening Dove
Evening Dove (2128-30) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 10, Evening Dove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Evening Dove 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 Newburyport Blue (HC-155), it's lighter and warmer.
How Evening Dove changes with the light
Evening Dove 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
Evening Dove will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Evening Dove 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 Evening Dove from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Evening Dove looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Evening Dove in real homes
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Evening Dove 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 4.1
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Evening Dove questions
What undertone does Evening Dove have?
Evening Dove has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Evening Dove read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Evening Dove a light or dark color?
Evening Dove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Evening Dove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Evening Dove in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace SW 6251 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Evening Dove?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Evening Dove's undertone.
Where does Evening Dove work best?
Evening Dove works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Evening Dove absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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