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Ref. #68747D · 1623

Britannia Blue

17%LRV Value
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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.

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Britannia Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#68747D
RGB104, 116, 125
LRV16.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Vulcan

Complement

Summer Sparrow

Britannia Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Buttered Yam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Nightfall Sky

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Black Pepper

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Blue

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

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#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

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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