ColorplanBenjamin Moore Marine Blue (2059-10) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog (SW 9177). 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 | 4.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #1D3E59 |
| RGB | 29, 62, 89 |
| HSL | 207°, 51%, 23% |
About Marine Blue
Marine Blue (2059-10) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 4, Marine Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Marine 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 Cefalu Beach (2061-20), it's darker.
How Marine Blue changes with the light
Marine 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
Marine Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Marine 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 Marine Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Marine Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Marine Blue in real homes
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Marine 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: In the Navy (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Drawing Room Blue (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Marine Blue questions
What undertone does Marine Blue have?
Marine Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Marine Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Marine Blue a light or dark color?
Marine Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Marine 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 Marine Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Salty Dog SW 9177 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 9.1); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Marine Blue?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Marine Blue's undertone.
Where does Marine Blue work best?
Marine Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Marine Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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