Admiral Blue 2065-10 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #2C3863, LRV 4 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Newport Indigo from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2C3863 · 2065-10
Admiral Blue
4%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Admiral Blue Technical Profile
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Admiral Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Admiral Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAdmiral Blue
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNewport Indigo
Newport Indigo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Navy
Behr
Very similar
Newport Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Anchor'S Away
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clematis Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Signal Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Daring Indigo
PPG
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Skyline
Valspar
Visible difference
Indigo
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Admiral Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Admiral Blue
#2C3863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#574B77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Admiral Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Admiral Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Admiral Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Admiral Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Admiral Blue have?
Admiral Blue by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Admiral Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Admiral Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Admiral Blue are Newport Indigo by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dark Navy by Behr (a very close match), Soulful Music by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Admiral Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Admiral Blue?
Admiral Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Admiral Blue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.