ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spellbound (1659) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032) and Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue (No.289). 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 | 11.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E646F |
| RGB | 78, 100, 111 |
| HSL | 200°, 17%, 37% |
About Spellbound
Spellbound (1659) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Spellbound absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Spellbound 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 Vermont Slate (1673); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spellbound changes with the light
Spellbound 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
Spellbound will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Spellbound 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 Spellbound from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Spellbound looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Spellbound in real homes
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Spellbound 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
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spellbound questions
What undertone does Spellbound have?
Spellbound has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Spellbound read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Spellbound a light or dark color?
Spellbound has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Spellbound absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Spellbound in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Needlepoint Navy SW 0032 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue No.289 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spellbound?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spellbound's undertone.
Where does Spellbound work best?
Spellbound works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Spellbound absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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