ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lafayette Blue (CW-610) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball St Giles Blue (No.280). 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 | 34.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6CA6C4 |
| RGB | 108, 166, 196 |
| HSL | 200°, 43%, 60% |
About Lafayette Blue
Lafayette Blue (CW-610) is a deep, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 34, Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 I've Got the Blues (774); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lafayette Blue changes with the light
Lafayette 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
Lafayette Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lafayette Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lafayette Blue in real homes
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Lafayette 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
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Chinese Blue (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Jean Jacket Blue (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lafayette Blue questions
What undertone does Lafayette Blue have?
Lafayette Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lafayette Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lafayette Blue a light or dark color?
Lafayette Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Lafayette 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 Lafayette Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Farrow & Ball: St Giles Blue No.280 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (closest available, ΔE 9.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lafayette Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lafayette Blue's undertone.
Where does Lafayette Blue work best?
Lafayette Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 34, Lafayette 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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