Benjamin Moore

Denim Wash

838 / CC-770

Denim Wash is a mid-tone chambray blue with cool, slightly dusty undertones. It registers an LRV of 35.17, providing moderate light reflectance that keeps it from reading too dark on walls. The color has a softened, faded quality that distinguishes it from saturated blues.

It is appropriate for bedrooms, living areas, or accent walls where a relaxed blue tone is desired. Recommended same-brand pairings include Benjamin Moore Silver Half Dollar, Chantilly Lace, Shenandoah Taupe, and Blue Hydrangea.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

838 / CC-770

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Denim Wash in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Denim Wash 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 Denim Wash under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Denim Wash under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

207°

Cyan Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

25%

Muted

LRV

35.2

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

#85A0B6

RGB Decimal

133, 160, 182

RGB Percent

52.2%, 62.7%, 71.4%

HSL

206.9, 25.1%, 61.8%

HSV

206.9, 26.9%, 71.4%

CMYK

26.9%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 28.6%

YIQ

154.4, -23.2, 1.2

XYZ

30.69, 33.51, 49.11

CIE Lab

64.57, -4.26, -14.46

CIE Luv

64.57, -14.67, -21.21

Hunter Lab

57.88, -3.69, -14.02

Decimal

8757430

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Denim Wash Scanda Sporty Blue Mountain River

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Denim Wash Glacier Mist Harbor Light London Lights

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Denim Wash Cavern Clay Dry Brown Pueblo

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Denim Wash Fresh Lavender Spirit in the Sky Crocus Petal Purple

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Denim Wash Fresh Lavender Brave Purple Crocus Petal Purple

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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Americana

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Notable Hue