ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stillwater (1650) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 18. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604), Farrow & Ball Sloe Blue (No.87) and Behr Blueprint (S470-5). 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 | 17.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #627885 |
| RGB | 98, 120, 133 |
| HSL | 202°, 15%, 45% |
About Stillwater
Stillwater (1650) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 18, Stillwater absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Stillwater 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. It's very close to Philipsburg Blue (HC-159); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stillwater changes with the light
Stillwater 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
Stillwater has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Stillwater 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 Stillwater close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Stillwater looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Stillwater in real homes
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Stillwater 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.
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Stillwater questions
What undertone does Stillwater have?
Stillwater has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Stillwater read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Stillwater a light or dark color?
Stillwater has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Stillwater absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Stillwater in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Smoky Blue SW 7604 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Sloe Blue No.87 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stillwater?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stillwater's undertone.
Where does Stillwater work best?
Stillwater works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 18, Stillwater absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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