Benjamin Moore

Washington Blue

CW-630

Washington Blue (BM) is a deep navy blue with cool, slightly muted undertones rooted in traditional Prussian blue pigment. It registers an LRV of 7.26, placing it among the darker values in the Benjamin Moore catalog and meaning it absorbs the majority of incident light. The hue leans neutral-cool without strong green or violet shifts.

Recommended same-brand pairings include White Dove, Grant Beige, Chantilly Lace, Hawthorne Yellow, and Kensington Green, providing options that range from bright contrast to tonal depth.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-630

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Washington Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Washington Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

205°

Cyan Family

Lightness

26%

Dark

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

7.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#304656
RGB Decimal
48, 70, 86
RGB Percent
18.8%, 27.5%, 33.7%
HSL
205.3, 28.4%, 26.3%
HSV
205.3, 44.2%, 33.7%
CMYK
44.2%, 18.6%, 0.0%, 66.3%
YIQ
65.2, -18.3, 0.4
XYZ
5.09, 5.68, 9.63
CIE Lab
28.59, -3.76, -12.23
CIE Luv
28.59, -10.06, -14.65
Hunter Lab
23.83, -2.40, -9.30
Decimal
3163734

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