ColorplanBenjamin Moore Varsity Blues (756) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 12. For trim, try Tulle Skirt (2135-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 11.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #226977 |
| RGB | 34, 105, 119 |
| HSL | 190°, 56%, 30% |
About Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues (756) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Varsity Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Varsity Blues 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. Next to Naples Blue (2057-30), it's warmer.
How Varsity Blues changes with the light
Varsity Blues 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
Varsity Blues will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Varsity Blues 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 Varsity Blues from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Varsity Blues looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Varsity Blues in real homes
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Varsity Blues 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 5.4
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Hidden Gem (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Varsity Blues questions
What undertone does Varsity Blues have?
Varsity Blues has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Varsity Blues read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Varsity Blues a light or dark color?
Varsity Blues has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Varsity Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Varsity Blues in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oceanside SW 6496 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Vardo No.288 (closest available, ΔE 9.3); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Varsity Blues?
Try Tulle Skirt (2135-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Varsity Blues's undertone.
Where does Varsity Blues work best?
Varsity Blues works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Varsity Blues absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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