Benjamin Moore

Kensington Blue

840 / CC-780

Kensington Blue (840) is a classic navy with a cool, slightly dusty quality that softens its depth. At an LRV of 11.97, it sits firmly in the low-reflectance range and will darken a room considerably, especially in north-facing spaces. Its gray undertone keeps it from reading as a pure, saturated blue.

Chantilly Lace or Simply White offer high-contrast trim pairings, while Silver Gray and Boothbay Gray serve as transitional tones in an analogous scheme. It responds well to warm-toned wood accents that offset its coolness.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

840 / CC-780

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Kensington Blue in Real Homes (12 Photos)

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Kensington Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

216°

Blue Family

Lightness

37%

Dark

Saturation

20%

Muted

LRV

12.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#4B5A71
RGB Decimal
75, 90, 113
RGB Percent
29.4%, 35.3%, 44.3%
HSL
216.3, 20.2%, 36.9%
HSV
216.3, 33.6%, 44.3%
CMYK
33.6%, 20.4%, 0.0%, 55.7%
YIQ
88.1, -16.3, 4.0
XYZ
9.54, 10.00, 17.05
CIE Lab
37.84, 0.27, -14.97
CIE Luv
37.84, -8.24, -20.25
Hunter Lab
31.62, 0.19, -12.53
Decimal
4938353

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