ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mozart Blue (1665) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) and Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87). 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 | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #537284 |
| RGB | 83, 114, 132 |
| HSL | 202°, 23%, 42% |
About Mozart Blue
Mozart Blue (1665) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Mozart Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mozart 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 Georgian Bay (CC-782); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mozart Blue changes with the light
Mozart 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
Mozart Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Mozart 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 Mozart Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mozart Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mozart Blue in real homes
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Mozart 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Ultra Marine Blue (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mozart Blue questions
What undertone does Mozart Blue have?
Mozart Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mozart Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mozart Blue a light or dark color?
Mozart Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Mozart 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 Mozart Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mozart Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mozart Blue's undertone.
Where does Mozart Blue work best?
Mozart Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Mozart Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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