ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vermont Slate (1673) 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 Stiffkey Blue (No.281). 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 | 11.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4C636E |
| RGB | 76, 99, 110 |
| HSL | 199°, 18%, 36% |
About Vermont Slate
Vermont Slate (1673) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Vermont Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Vermont Slate 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 Spellbound (1659); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Vermont Slate changes with the light
Vermont Slate 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
Vermont Slate will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Vermont Slate 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 Vermont Slate from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Vermont Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Vermont Slate in real homes
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Vermont Slate 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 2.1
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vermont Slate questions
What undertone does Vermont Slate have?
Vermont Slate has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Vermont Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Vermont Slate a light or dark color?
Vermont Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Vermont Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Vermont Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Needlepoint Navy SW 0032 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vermont Slate?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Vermont Slate's undertone.
Where does Vermont Slate work best?
Vermont Slate works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Vermont Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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