Bachelor Blue 1629 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #768492, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forever Denim from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #768492 · 1629
Bachelor Blue
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bachelor Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#768492
RGB118, 132, 146
Estimated LRV22.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Bachelor Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bachelor Blue
#768492
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bachelor Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bachelor 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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Bachelor Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bachelor Blue have?
Bachelor Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Bachelor Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bachelor Blue are Forever Denim by Behr (a close digital match), Shady Blue by PPG (a close digital match), Eastern Bluebird by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bachelor 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 Bachelor Blue?
Bachelor Blue has a estimated lightness value of 22.4, 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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