ColorplanBenjamin Moore Normandy (2129-40) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249), Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299) and Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5). 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 | 20.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6D7E89 |
| RGB | 109, 126, 137 |
| HSL | 204°, 11%, 48% |
About Normandy
Normandy (2129-40) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 20, Normandy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Normandy 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 Montpelier (AF-555), it's cooler.
How Normandy changes with the light
Normandy 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
Normandy has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Normandy 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 Normandy close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Normandy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Normandy in real homes
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Normandy 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 3.8
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Normandy questions
What undertone does Normandy have?
Normandy has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Normandy read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Normandy a light or dark color?
Normandy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Normandy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Normandy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: De Nimes No.299 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Adirondack Blue N480-5 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Normandy?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Normandy's undertone.
Where does Normandy work best?
Normandy works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 20, Normandy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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