Admiral Blue 2065-10 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #2C3863, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #2C3863 · 2065-10
Admiral Blue
4%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Admiral Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#2C3863
RGB44, 56, 99
Estimated LRV4.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Admiral Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Admiral Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Admiral Blue are Newport Indigo by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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