ColorplanBenjamin Moore Georgian Bay (CC-782) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) and Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87). 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 | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #537284 |
| RGB | 83, 114, 132 |
| HSL | 202°, 23%, 42% |
About Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay (CC-782) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Georgian Bay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Georgian Bay 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 Mozart Blue (1665); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Georgian Bay changes with the light
Georgian Bay 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
Georgian Bay has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Georgian Bay looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Georgian Bay in real homes
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Georgian Bay 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 4.2
Also close: Ultra Marine Blue (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Georgian Bay questions
What undertone does Georgian Bay have?
Georgian Bay has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Georgian Bay read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Georgian Bay a light or dark color?
Georgian Bay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Georgian Bay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Georgian Bay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Georgian Bay?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Georgian Bay's undertone.
Where does Georgian Bay work best?
Georgian Bay works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Georgian Bay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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