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Benjamin Moore

Varsity Blues

756

Varsity Blues is a deep, saturated teal from Benjamin Moore with strong blue-green pigmentation. At an LRV of 13.81, it falls in the dark range and absorbs most ambient light, reading as a bold statement color on walls or built-ins. The cool undertones are balanced between blue and green without a dominant lean toward either.

White Diamond works as a high-contrast trim companion, while Warm Sienna and Dinner Party provide warm-toned contrast. Beach Glass and Guilford Green function as lighter analogous options within the same cool color family.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

756

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Varsity Blues 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 Varsity Blues under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

190°

Cyan Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

56%

Saturated

LRV

13.8
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
#226977
RGB Decimal
34, 105, 119
RGB Percent
13.3%, 41.2%, 46.7%
HSL
189.9, 55.6%, 30.0%
HSV
189.9, 71.4%, 46.7%
CMYK
71.4%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 53.3%
YIQ
85.4, -46.8, -10.6
XYZ
9.04, 11.78, 19.25
CIE Lab
40.86, -16.83, -14.22
CIE Luv
40.86, -26.17, -17.51
Hunter Lab
34.31, -11.54, -12.04
Decimal
2255223

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Varsity BluesBlue StreamJester BlueGalápagos Turquoise

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Varsity BluesJamaica BayHigh DiveFairy Tale Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Varsity BluesFired BrickPolished MahoganyTawny Day Lily

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Varsity BluesBlueSparkling EmeraldVine Green

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Varsity BluesBlueSpirit BlueMerlins Robes

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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Antigua

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Glidden

Caribbean Holiday

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Behr

Blue Stream

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Sherwin Williams

Georgian Bay

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Behr

Ice Cave

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Valspar

Jester Blue

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Largo Teal

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Poseidon's Castle

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Naples Blue

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Teal Ocean

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Valspar

Night Fever