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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Basic Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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 Blue Merlins Robes Valiant Violet Majestic Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Basic Blue Blue Ember Plush Water Hyacinth

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Basic Blue Perfectly Pesto Sea Turtle Cilantro Lime

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Basic Blue Rollick Ocean Storm Cosmic Berry

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Basic Blue Rollick Sonic Plum Cosmic Berry

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