Britannia Blue 1623 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #68747D, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Long Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68747D · 1623
Britannia Blue
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Britannia Blue Technical Profile
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Britannia Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Britannia 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 MooreBritannia Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLong Lake
Long Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sheffield Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Hypnotic
Behr
Nearly identical
Romantic Mood
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Channel
Valspar
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Britannia Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Britannia Blue
#68747D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7578A3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Britannia Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Britannia 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 Britannia Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Britannia Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Britannia Blue have?
Britannia Blue 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 Britannia Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Britannia Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Britannia Blue are Long Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wharf View by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sheffield Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Britannia 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 Britannia Blue?
Britannia Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.9, 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 Britannia Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.