Blue Suede Shoes 798 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #305789, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Cobalt Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #305789 · 798
Blue Suede Shoes
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Suede Shoes Technical Profile
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Blue Suede Shoes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Suede Shoes 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 Suede Shoes
Nearly identical
BehrDark Cobalt Blue
Dark Cobalt Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Navy Dress
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jodhpur
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rich Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Florentine Lapis
PPG
Very similar
Strong Will
Valspar
Very similar
Brillant Blue
RAL
Very similar
Dancing Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Suede Shoes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Suede Shoes
#305789
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#585498
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Suede Shoes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Suede Shoes 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 Suede Shoes.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Suede Shoes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Suede Shoes have?
Blue Suede Shoes by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Blue Suede Shoes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Suede Shoes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Suede Shoes are Dark Cobalt Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Cobalt Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Navy Dress by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Suede Shoes'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 Suede Shoes?
Blue Suede Shoes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.5, 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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Why Blue Suede Shoes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.