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Benjamin Moore

Basic Blue

CC-968

Basic Blue is a rich indigo with purple undertones that deepen the color. Its LRV of 8.42 indicates very low reflectance, so it reads nearly black on walls. Under cool daylight the purple note is more apparent.

It is suitable for accent walls, built-ins, or exterior doors where a dark blue is needed. Pair it with White Dove and Simply White for contrast, and add Golden Honey or Lavender Mist for coordination.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-968

Collection

Designer Classics

Basic Blue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Basic Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Basic Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

234°

Blue Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

8.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#3F457D
RGB Decimal
63, 69, 125
RGB Percent
24.7%, 27.1%, 49.0%
HSL
234.2, 33.0%, 36.9%
HSV
234.2, 49.6%, 49.0%
CMYK
49.6%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 51.0%
YIQ
73.6, -21.6, 16.2
XYZ
7.88, 6.79, 20.30
CIE Lab
31.33, 14.00, -32.64
CIE Luv
31.33, -5.37, -44.85
Hunter Lab
26.06, 10.05, -31.82
Decimal
4146557

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Basic BlueMerlins RobesValiant VioletMajestic Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Basic BlueBlue EmberPlushWater Hyacinth

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Basic BluePerfectly PestoSea TurtleCilantro Lime

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Basic BlueRollickOcean StormCosmic Berry

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Basic BlueRollickSonic PlumCosmic Berry

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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