Dusky Blue 1640 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BED2D5, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BED2D5 · 1640
Dusky Blue
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusky Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#BED2D5
RGB190, 210, 213
Estimated LRV61.8
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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#C2D3D6
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Skyline Steel
Behr
#B9D0D5
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Artiste
Valspar
#BDD0D0
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Chilly Morning
Kilz
#B8CDD2
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Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
#C7D8DB
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Cape Hope
Vista Paint
#BFD2D1
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Cape Hope
Hirshfield's
#BFD3D2
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#BED6DD
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Colors That Work With Dusky Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusky Blue
#BED2D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusky Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusky 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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Dusky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusky Blue have?
Dusky Blue 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 Dusky Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusky Blue are Water .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Scandinavian Sky by PPG (a close digital match), Skyline Steel by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusky 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 Dusky Blue?
Dusky Blue has a estimated lightness value of 61.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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