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Stunning

826 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 7 · dark

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Stunning (826) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue (No.253) and Behr Dark Navy (S530-7). For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).

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Walls:Stunning

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBlue
LRV6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#414A62
RGB65, 74, 98
HSL224°, 20%, 32%

About Stunning

Stunning (826) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 7, Stunning absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

North-facing light makes Stunning 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 Jet Blue (CC-870); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Stunning changes with the light

Stunning 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Stunning will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Stunning will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

South light keeps Stunning from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.

W

West-facing rooms

Stunning looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Stunning in real homes

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Stunning 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

Indigo Batik SW 7602

Closest available · ΔE 5.7

Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 5.8)

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Farrow & Ball

Drawing Room Blue No.253

Close · ΔE 3.9

Also close: Stiffkey Blue (ΔE 8.4)

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Behr

Dark Navy S530-7

Close · ΔE 2.8

Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 4.9)

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Stunning questions

What undertone does Stunning have?

Stunning has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Stunning read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.

Is Stunning a light or dark color?

Stunning has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Stunning absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

What is the closest match to Stunning in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Stunning?

Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stunning's undertone.

Where does Stunning work best?

Stunning works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Stunning absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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