Bedford Blue 1679 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4F748D, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach View from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F748D · 1679
Bedford Blue
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bedford Blue Technical Profile
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Bedford Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bedford 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 MooreBedford Blue
Nearly identical
KilzBeach View
Beach View
Kilz
Nearly identical
Smoke Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Inky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cayman Bay
Behr
Very similar
Providence
Valspar
Very similar
Ahoy Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Big Sur Blue Jade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue Depths
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cape Cod Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bedford Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bedford Blue
#4F748D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70749F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bedford Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bedford 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 Bedford 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.
Bedford Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bedford Blue have?
Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Bedford Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bedford Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedford Blue are Beach View by Kilz (a near-identical match), Smoke Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bedford 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 Bedford Blue?
Bedford Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bedford Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.