ColorplanBenjamin Moore Franklin Lakes (1643) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 33. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Daphne (SW 9151) and Farrow & Ball Stone Blue (No.86). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 33.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #84A0AB |
| RGB | 132, 160, 171 |
| HSL | 197°, 19%, 59% |
About Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes (1643) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 33, Franklin Lakes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Franklin Lakes 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. It's very close to Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Franklin Lakes changes with the light
Franklin Lakes 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
Franklin Lakes has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Franklin Lakes looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Franklin Lakes in real homes
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Franklin Lakes 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
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Oval Room Blue (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Franklin Lakes questions
What undertone does Franklin Lakes have?
Franklin Lakes has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Franklin Lakes read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Franklin Lakes a light or dark color?
Franklin Lakes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Franklin Lakes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Franklin Lakes in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue No.86 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Atmospheric PPU12-15 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Franklin Lakes?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Franklin Lakes's undertone.
Where does Franklin Lakes work best?
Franklin Lakes works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 33, Franklin Lakes absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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