ColorplanBenjamin Moore Kensington Blue (CC-780) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602) and Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No.281). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B5A71 |
| RGB | 75, 90, 113 |
| HSL | 216°, 20%, 37% |
About Kensington Blue
Kensington Blue (CC-780) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 10, Kensington Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Kensington 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 Indi Go-Go (CSP-565), it's warmer.
How Kensington Blue changes with the light
Kensington 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
Kensington Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Kensington 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 Kensington Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Kensington Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Kensington Blue in real homes
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Kensington 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
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Outerspace (ΔE 7.7)
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Kensington Blue questions
What undertone does Kensington Blue have?
Kensington Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Kensington Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Kensington Blue a light or dark color?
Kensington Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Kensington 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 Kensington Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Kensington Blue?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Kensington Blue's undertone.
Where does Kensington Blue work best?
Kensington Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Kensington Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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