Calico Blue 707 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4B5A51, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Green Velvet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #4B5A51 · 707
Calico Blue
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Calico Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#4B5A51
RGB75, 90, 81
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Dark Green Velvet
PPG
#4A5B51
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Conifer
Behr
#4A574E
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Jade Sea
Valspar
#485A50
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Hidden Forest
Dunn-Edwards
#4F5A51
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#45584D
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Colors That Work With Calico Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calico Blue
#4B5A51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#56827D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calico Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calico 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
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Calico Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calico Blue have?
Calico Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Calico Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calico Blue are Dark Green Velvet by PPG (a close digital match), Conifer by Behr (a close digital match), Jade Sea by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Calico 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 Calico Blue?
Calico Blue has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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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