Denim Wash 838 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #86A1B7, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seabrook from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #86A1B7 · 838
Denim Wash
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Denim Wash Technical Profile
HEX Code#86A1B7
RGB134, 161, 183
Estimated LRV34.0
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 Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#8AA2B4
Close digital match
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#829DB1
Close digital match
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
#83A2BD
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Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
#8BA7BB
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Colors That Work With Denim Wash
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Denim Wash
#86A1B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Denim Wash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Denim Wash 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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Denim Wash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Denim Wash have?
Denim Wash by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Denim Wash from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Denim Wash are Seabrook by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Office Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Hawaiian Sky by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Denim Wash'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 Denim Wash?
Denim Wash has a estimated lightness value of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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