ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vanderberg Blue (721) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle (No.238) and Behr Midnight In NY (N440-7). 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 | 9.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #465A5D |
| RGB | 70, 90, 93 |
| HSL | 188°, 14%, 32% |
About Vanderberg Blue
Vanderberg Blue (721) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 9, Vanderberg Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Vanderberg 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. It's very close to Yorktowne Green (HC-133); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Vanderberg Blue changes with the light
Vanderberg 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
Vanderberg Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Vanderberg 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 Vanderberg Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Vanderberg Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Vanderberg Blue in real homes
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Vanderberg 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 6.2
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vanderberg Blue questions
What undertone does Vanderberg Blue have?
Vanderberg Blue has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Vanderberg Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Vanderberg Blue a light or dark color?
Vanderberg Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Vanderberg 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 Vanderberg Blue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy SW 7620 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vanderberg Blue?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Vanderberg Blue's undertone.
Where does Vanderberg Blue work best?
Vanderberg Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Vanderberg Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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