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Mosaic

CC-874 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 12 · dark

0 black100 white

Designer Classics Collection

Benjamin Moore Mosaic (CC-874) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 12. For trim, try White Heaven (2068-70).

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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBlue
LRV12.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#3862A3
RGB56, 98, 163
HSL216°, 49%, 43%

About Mosaic

Mosaic (CC-874) is a very dark, bold blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 12, Mosaic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

North-facing light makes Mosaic 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 Old Glory (811), it's darker and cooler.

How Mosaic changes with the light

Mosaic 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Mosaic will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Mosaic will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

South light keeps Mosaic from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.

W

West-facing rooms

Mosaic looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Mosaic in real homes

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Mosaic 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

Distance SW 6243

Closest available · ΔE 11.3

Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 11.6)

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Farrow & Ball

Ultra Marine Blue No.W29

Closest available · ΔE 8.3

Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 9.5)

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Behr

Very Navy M500-7

Closest available · ΔE 14.2

Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 15.0)

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Mosaic questions

What undertone does Mosaic have?

Mosaic has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mosaic read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.

Is Mosaic a light or dark color?

Mosaic has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Mosaic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

What is the closest match to Mosaic in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 14.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Mosaic?

Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mosaic's undertone.

Where does Mosaic work best?

Mosaic works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Mosaic absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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