ColorplanBenjamin Moore New York State of Mind (805) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602). 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 | 8.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #355473 |
| RGB | 53, 84, 115 |
| HSL | 210°, 37%, 33% |
About New York State of Mind
New York State of Mind (805) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 8, New York State of Mind absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes New York State of Mind 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 Prussian Blue (CW-625), it's darker and warmer.
How New York State of Mind changes with the light
New York State of Mind 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
New York State of Mind will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
New York State of Mind 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 New York State of Mind from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
New York State of Mind looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See New York State of Mind in real homes
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New York State of Mind 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
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Salty Dog (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Drawing Room Blue (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
New York State of Mind questions
What undertone does New York State of Mind have?
New York State of Mind has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes New York State of Mind read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is New York State of Mind a light or dark color?
New York State of Mind has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, New York State of Mind absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to New York State of Mind in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with New York State of Mind?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share New York State of Mind's undertone.
Where does New York State of Mind work best?
New York State of Mind works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, New York State of Mind absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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