ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hemlock (719) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 28. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Berrington Blue (No.14) and Behr Dragonfly (PPU12-03). 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 | 27.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #75959A |
| RGB | 117, 149, 154 |
| HSL | 188°, 15%, 53% |
About Hemlock
Hemlock (719) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 28, Hemlock 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 Hemlock 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 Williamsburg Wythe Blue (CW-590), it's darker.
How Hemlock changes with the light
Hemlock 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
Hemlock has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Hemlock 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 Hemlock close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hemlock looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hemlock in real homes
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Hemlock 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 7.6
Also close: Daphne (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Stone Blue (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hemlock questions
What undertone does Hemlock have?
Hemlock has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Hemlock read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Hemlock a light or dark color?
Hemlock has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Hemlock 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 Hemlock in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Farrow & Ball: Berrington Blue No.14 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Dragonfly PPU12-03 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hemlock?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hemlock's undertone.
Where does Hemlock work best?
Hemlock works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 28, Hemlock 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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