ColorplanBenjamin Moore Labrador Blue (CC-740) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 32. 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 | 31.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7F9DAC |
| RGB | 127, 157, 172 |
| HSL | 200°, 21%, 59% |
About Labrador Blue
Labrador Blue (CC-740) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 32, Labrador Blue 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 Labrador 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. It's very close to Cable Knit Sweater (CSP-650); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Labrador Blue changes with the light
Labrador 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
Labrador Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Labrador 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 Labrador Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Labrador Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Labrador Blue in real homes
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Labrador 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Cool December (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Labrador Blue questions
What undertone does Labrador Blue have?
Labrador Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Labrador Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Labrador Blue a light or dark color?
Labrador Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Labrador Blue 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 Labrador Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue No.86 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Labrador Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Labrador Blue's undertone.
Where does Labrador Blue work best?
Labrador Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 32, Labrador Blue 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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