Blue CC-840 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5D6B86, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pigeon Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5D6B86 · CC-840
Blue
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D6B86
RGB93, 107, 134
Estimated LRV14.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#606E8C
Close digital match
Indigo Dreams
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#606F8D
Close digital match
Grape Haze
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#606A88
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#5B6D85
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#556788
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#556584
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#5D657B
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#576F91
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#50647F
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#597193
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Colors That Work With Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue
#5D6B86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B74A2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue have?
Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue are Pigeon Blue by RAL (a close digital match), Indigo Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Grape Haze by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Blue?
Blue has a estimated lightness value of 14.6, 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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