Benjamin Moore

Stratford Blue

831 / CC-830

Stratford Blue is a mid-to-deep blue with muted violet undertones that add complexity. With an LRV of 25.1, it provides depth without becoming overly dark. The color remains controlled and does not oversaturate in artificial lighting.

It suits bedrooms, libraries, and formal living spaces. Stratford Blue pairs well with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Pale Oak for balance. Beach Plum and Mauve Mist reinforce its undertone, while Caliente and Black Forest Green add contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

831 / CC-830

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Stratford 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 Stratford Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

219°

Blue Family

Lightness

55%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

25.1

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

#7685A1

RGB Decimal

118, 133, 161

RGB Percent

46.3%, 52.2%, 63.1%

HSL

219.1, 18.6%, 54.7%

HSV

219.1, 26.7%, 63.1%

CMYK

26.7%, 17.4%, 0.0%, 36.9%

YIQ

131.7, -18.0, 5.6

XYZ

22.29, 23.20, 37.02

CIE Lab

55.28, 1.12, -16.70

CIE Luv

55.28, -9.05, -24.84

Hunter Lab

48.17, 0.92, -15.70

Decimal

7767457

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Stratford Blue Blue Heron Extreme Dark Navy

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Stratford Blue Great Falls Himalayan Poppy Irradiant Iris

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Stratford Blue Barro Verde Gargoyle Oakwood Manor

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Stratford Blue Spring Purple Voyage Lilac Intuition

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Stratford Blue Spring Purple Purple Phantom Lilac Intuition

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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