Ref. #425058 · CW-675
Brush Blue
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brush Blue Technical Profile
What color is Brush Blue? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #425058. Colors similar to Brush Blue include PPG High Salute, Farrow & Ball Hague Blue, Behr Orion Gray. Brush Blue has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Brush Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Brush Blue pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Brush Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brush Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brush Blue
#425058
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#52587B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brush Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brush 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 Brush 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.
Brush Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brush Blue have?
Brush Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Brush Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are High Salute by PPG (#445056), Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball (#3D4E57), Orion Gray by Behr (#3D4C55). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brush Blue?
Brush Blue has an LRV of 9.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brush Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.