ColorplanBenjamin Moore Winter's Eve (CC-844) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue (No.W29). For trim, try White Satin (2067-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #40729C |
| RGB | 64, 114, 156 |
| HSL | 207°, 42%, 43% |
About Winter's Eve
Winter's Eve (CC-844) is a very dark, medium-strength blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 16, Winter's Eve absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Winter's Eve 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 Chicago Blues (804); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Winter's Eve changes with the light
Winter's Eve 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
Winter's Eve has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Winter's Eve 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 Winter's Eve close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Winter's Eve looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Winter's Eve in real homes
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Winter's Eve 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 8.5
Also close: Smoky Blue (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.5
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Winter's Eve questions
What undertone does Winter's Eve have?
Winter's Eve has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Winter's Eve read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Winter's Eve a light or dark color?
Winter's Eve has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Winter's Eve absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Winter's Eve in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Distance SW 6243 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Ultra Marine Blue No.W29 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Blueprint S470-5 (closest available, ΔE 11.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Winter's Eve?
Try White Satin (2067-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Winter's Eve's undertone.
Where does Winter's Eve work best?
Winter's Eve works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Winter's Eve absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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