ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mineral Alloy (1622) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 27. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242), Farrow & Ball Selvedge (No.306) and Behr Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4). 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 | 27.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #81909B |
| RGB | 129, 144, 155 |
| HSL | 205°, 12%, 56% |
About Mineral Alloy
Mineral Alloy (1622) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 27, Mineral Alloy 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 Mineral Alloy 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 Chiswell Blue (CW-660); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mineral Alloy changes with the light
Mineral Alloy 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
Mineral Alloy has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Mineral Alloy 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 Mineral Alloy close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mineral Alloy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mineral Alloy in real homes
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Mineral Alloy 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Stone Blue (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mineral Alloy questions
What undertone does Mineral Alloy have?
Mineral Alloy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mineral Alloy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mineral Alloy a light or dark color?
Mineral Alloy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Mineral Alloy 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 Mineral Alloy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bracing Blue SW 6242 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Selvedge No.306 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mineral Alloy?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mineral Alloy's undertone.
Where does Mineral Alloy work best?
Mineral Alloy works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 27, Mineral Alloy 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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