ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Behr Sophisticated Teal (HDC-CL-22). For trim, try Palest Pistachio (2122-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 13.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #496E73 |
| RGB | 73, 110, 115 |
| HSL | 187°, 22%, 37% |
About Fair Isle Blue
Fair Isle Blue (CSP-715) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 14, Fair Isle Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Fair Isle 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 Polar Jade (CC-754), it's cooler.
How Fair Isle Blue changes with the light
Fair Isle 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
Fair Isle Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Fair Isle Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Fair Isle Blue in real homes
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Fair Isle 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 6.9
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fair Isle Blue questions
What undertone does Fair Isle Blue have?
Fair Isle Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Fair Isle Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Fair Isle Blue a light or dark color?
Fair Isle Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue No.289 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fair Isle Blue?
Try Palest Pistachio (2122-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fair Isle Blue's undertone.
Where does Fair Isle Blue work best?
Fair Isle Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Fair Isle Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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