Dark Royal Blue by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #154C87 · 2065-20

Dark Royal Blue

9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Dark Royal Blue 2065-20 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #154C87, LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strong Will from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dark Royal Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#154C87
RGB21, 76, 135
LRV9.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Dark Royal Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dark Royal 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 MooreDark Royal Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparStrong Will

Strong Will

Valspar

Nearly identical

Brilliant Blue

PPG

Nearly identical

Deep Sapphire

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dancing Sea

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Royal Breeze

Behr

Nearly identical

Rich Cobalt

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Frank Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Cascade Twilight

Vista Paint

Very similar

Navy Dress

Kilz

Very similar

Petal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Capri Blue

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dark Royal Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dark Royal Blue

#154C87

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#3C3A95

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dark Royal Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dark Royal Blue

Complement

Spanish Leather

Dark Royal Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Beach Plum

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Southern Belle

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Caliente

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dark Royal Blue.

Patriot Blue

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#194B7D

Mistral

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#11567E

Bermuda Blue

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#195E83

Blueberry

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#1B5F8A

California Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2060-20

#015482

Evening Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2066-20

#014F94

More blue colors from other brands

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

Coastal Way

Dutch Boy · 236-5DB

#4F91AF

Camelot

Behr · S550-4

#819AC0

Blue Refrain

Sherwin-Williams · 6956

#B0D8E7

Mystical Purple

Kilz · RH260

#796A9D

Sojourn Blue

Behr · M500-5

#3077A7

Violet Evening

Behr · 630F-6

#4E5F89

Dark Royal Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dark Royal Blue have?
Dark Royal Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Royal Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Royal Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Royal Blue are Strong Will by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brilliant Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Deep Sapphire by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Royal 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 Dark Royal Blue?
Dark Royal Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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