ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nile Blue (CSP-560) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue (No.W29). 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
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E719A |
| RGB | 78, 113, 154 |
| HSL | 212°, 33%, 45% |
About Nile Blue
Nile Blue (CSP-560) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Nile Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Nile 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. Next to Winter's Eve (CC-844), it's warmer.
How Nile Blue changes with the light
Nile 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
Nile Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Nile 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 Nile Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Nile Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Nile Blue in real homes
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Nile 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.2
Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 13.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nile Blue questions
What undertone does Nile Blue have?
Nile Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Nile Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Nile Blue a light or dark color?
Nile Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Nile 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 Nile Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 12.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nile Blue?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nile Blue's undertone.
Where does Nile Blue work best?
Nile Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Nile Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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