Benjamin Moore

Blue Grotto

CC-964

Blue Grotto is a very dark inky blue with a slight violet undertone. An LRV of 6.22 makes it a low-reflectance finish. It suits libraries, dining rooms, or accent walls where a deep blue is needed.

Simply White and Chantilly Lace provide crisp contrast, while Hale Navy keeps a dark blue range. Montpelier and Blue Nose offer related blue accents.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-964

Collection

Designer Classics

Blue Grotto 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 Blue Grotto under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

235°

Blue Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

6.2

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

#353963

RGB Decimal

53, 57, 99

RGB Percent

20.8%, 22.4%, 38.8%

HSL

234.8, 30.3%, 29.8%

HSV

234.8, 46.5%, 38.8%

CMYK

46.5%, 42.4%, 0.0%, 61.2%

YIQ

60.6, -15.9, 12.3

XYZ

5.18, 4.58, 12.42

CIE Lab

25.52, 10.67, -25.41

CIE Luv

25.52, -3.77, -32.27

Hunter Lab

21.41, 7.11, -22.29

Decimal

3488099

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Blue Grotto Valiant Violet Majestic Blue Spirit Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Blue Grotto Blue Ember California Lilac Carriage Ride

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Blue Grotto Sea Turtle Gingers Grotto Humorous Green

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Blue Grotto Concord Grape Gentleman's Gray Kimono Violet

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Blue Grotto Concord Grape Purple Splendor Kimono Violet

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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Bon Nuit

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