ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Glory (811) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 13. 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 | 13.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #396998 |
| RGB | 57, 105, 152 |
| HSL | 210°, 45%, 41% |
About Old Glory
Old Glory (811) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 13, Old Glory absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Old Glory 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 Paddington Blue (791), it's warmer and more muted.
How Old Glory changes with the light
Old Glory 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
Old Glory will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Old Glory 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 Old Glory from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Old Glory looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Old Glory in real homes
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Old Glory 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 9.6
Also close: Indigo Batik (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.4
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Glory questions
What undertone does Old Glory have?
Old Glory has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Old Glory read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Old Glory a light or dark color?
Old Glory has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Old Glory absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Old Glory in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 9.6); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (closest available, ΔE 14.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old Glory?
Try White Heaven (2068-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Old Glory's undertone.
Where does Old Glory work best?
Old Glory works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Old Glory absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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