ColorplanBenjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670) is a mid-tone blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226), Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (No.82) and Behr Peaceful Blue (S470-3). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 40.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9BAFB1 |
| RGB | 155, 175, 177 |
| HSL | 185°, 12%, 65% |
About Silken Blue
Silken Blue (CSP-670) is a mid-tone, soft blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 41, Silken Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Silken Blue 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 Colorado Gray (2136-50), it's darker.
How Silken Blue changes with the light
Silken Blue 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
Silken Blue has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Silken Blue 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 Silken Blue close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Silken Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Silken Blue in real homes
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Silken 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
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Stardew (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Silken Blue questions
What undertone does Silken Blue have?
Silken Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Silken Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Silken Blue a light or dark color?
Silken Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Silken Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Silken Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Languid Blue SW 6226 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Dix Blue No.82 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Peaceful Blue S470-3 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Silken Blue?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Silken Blue's undertone.
Where does Silken Blue work best?
Silken Blue works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 41, Silken Blue has visible color without darkening a room much.
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