ColorplanBenjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue (776) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 14. 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 | 13.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3A6E8C |
| RGB | 58, 110, 140 |
| HSL | 202°, 41%, 39% |
About Santa Monica Blue
Santa Monica Blue (776) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 14, Santa Monica Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Santa Monica Blue 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. It's very close to Bellbottom Blues (CSP-655); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Santa Monica Blue changes with the light
Santa Monica Blue 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
Santa Monica Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Santa Monica Blue 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 Santa Monica Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Santa Monica Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Santa Monica Blue in real homes
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Santa Monica 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 7.6
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Santa Monica Blue questions
What undertone does Santa Monica Blue have?
Santa Monica Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Santa Monica Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Santa Monica Blue a light or dark color?
Santa Monica Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (closest available, ΔE 7.4); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Santa Monica Blue?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Santa Monica Blue's undertone.
Where does Santa Monica Blue work best?
Santa Monica Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Santa Monica Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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