ColorplanBenjamin Moore Finley Blue (CW-620) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 20. For trim, try White Satin (2067-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 19.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4580A8 |
| RGB | 69, 128, 168 |
| HSL | 204°, 42%, 46% |
About Finley Blue
Finley Blue (CW-620) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 20, Finley Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Finley Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Randolph Blue (CW-615), it's cooler.
How Finley Blue changes with the light
Finley Blue has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Finley Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Finley Blue will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Finley Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Finley Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Finley Blue in real homes
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Finley 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 10.2
Also close: Distance (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Cook's Blue (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Finley Blue questions
What undertone does Finley Blue have?
Finley Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Finley Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Finley Blue a light or dark color?
Finley Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Finley 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 Finley Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Finley Blue?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Finley Blue's undertone.
Where does Finley Blue work best?
Finley Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 20, Finley Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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