Blue Spruce 1637 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #617178, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Charcoal from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #617178 · 1637
Blue Spruce
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Spruce Technical Profile
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Blue Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Spruce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlue Spruce
Nearly identical
KilzDeep Charcoal
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Desert Night
Behr
Nearly identical
Relaxed Navy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deep Iron Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Whale'S Tail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Harbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Long Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Spruce
#617178
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E779E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Spruce have?
Blue Spruce by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blue Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Spruce are Deep Charcoal by Kilz (a near-identical match), Desert Night by Behr (a near-identical match), Relaxed Navy by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Spruce'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 Spruce?
Blue Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Spruce's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.