ColorplanBenjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 9. For trim, try Misty Lilac (2071-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 9.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E4E8C |
| RGB | 78, 78, 140 |
| HSL | 240°, 28%, 43% |
About Scandinavian Blue
Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 9, Scandinavian Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Scandinavian 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. Next to Bistro Blue (1421), it's darker and cooler.
How Scandinavian Blue changes with the light
Scandinavian 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
Scandinavian Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Scandinavian Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Scandinavian Blue in real homes
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Scandinavian 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 10.4
Also close: Salty Dog (ΔE 12.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.6
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Scandinavian Blue questions
What undertone does Scandinavian Blue have?
Scandinavian Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Scandinavian Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Scandinavian Blue a light or dark color?
Scandinavian Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 10.4); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 11.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Scandinavian Blue?
Try Misty Lilac (2071-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Scandinavian Blue's undertone.
Where does Scandinavian Blue work best?
Scandinavian Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Scandinavian Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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