Dark CSP-720 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #1F4951, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Mountain Falls from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #1F4951 · CSP-720
Dark
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dark Technical Profile
HEX Code#1F4951
RGB31, 73, 81
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#254B50
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Colors That Work With Dark
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark
#1F4951
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3C4B67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Room Palettes
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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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Dark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark have?
Dark by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue 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 Dark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark are Green Mountain Falls by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sophisticated Teal by Vista Paint (a very close match), Moscow Midnight by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark'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 Dark?
Dark has a estimated lightness value of 7.7, 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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