ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ol' Blue Eyes (2064-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 11. 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 | 11.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #0062A0 |
| RGB | 0, 98, 160 |
| HSL | 203°, 100%, 31% |
About Ol' Blue Eyes
Ol' Blue Eyes (2064-30) is a very dark, bold blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 11, Ol' Blue Eyes absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Ol' Blue Eyes 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 Brilliant Blue (2065-30), it's warmer.
How Ol' Blue Eyes changes with the light
Ol' Blue Eyes 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
Ol' Blue Eyes will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Ol' Blue Eyes 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 Ol' Blue Eyes from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Ol' Blue Eyes looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Ol' Blue Eyes in real homes
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Ol' Blue Eyes 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 12.2
Also close: Distance (ΔE 12.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.3
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.7
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ol' Blue Eyes questions
What undertone does Ol' Blue Eyes have?
Ol' Blue Eyes has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Ol' Blue Eyes read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Ol' Blue Eyes a light or dark color?
Ol' Blue Eyes has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Ol' Blue Eyes absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ol' Blue Eyes in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 12.2); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 10.3); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 14.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ol' Blue Eyes?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ol' Blue Eyes's undertone.
Where does Ol' Blue Eyes work best?
Ol' Blue Eyes works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Ol' Blue Eyes absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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