Blue Note 2129-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #414C55, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pitch Cobalt from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #414C55 · 2129-30
Blue Note
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Note Technical Profile
HEX Code#414C55
RGB65, 76, 85
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pitch Cobalt
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#434D56
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#3E4B54
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#3E4B54
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#444D56
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#465058
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#45515B
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Colors That Work With Blue Note
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Note
#414C55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#505279
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Note
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Note 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
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Blue Note — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Note have?
Blue Note 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 Blue Note from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Note are Pitch Cobalt by Valspar (a close digital match), Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Navigation by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Note'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 Note?
Blue Note has a estimated lightness value of 9.0, 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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