I've Got the Blues 774 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6BA5BF, LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soul Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6BA5BF · 774
I've Got the Blues
34%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
I've Got the Blues Technical Profile
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I've Got the Blues in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to I've Got the Blues in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreI've Got the Blues
Nearly identical
ValsparSoul Blue
Soul Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pacific Palisade
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Jean Jacket Blue
Behr
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Serene Sea
PPG
Very similar
Bluebird Feather
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caspian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Sea of Atlantis
Vista Paint
Very similar
Perfect Puddle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With I've Got the Blues
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
I've Got the Blues
#6BA5BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#818AB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for I've Got the Blues
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
I've Got the Blues 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
I've Got the Blues — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does I've Got the Blues have?
I've Got the Blues by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 I've Got the Blues in your own space before committing.
What colors match I've Got the Blues from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to I've Got the Blues are Soul Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pacific Palisade by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Himalayan Blue Poppy by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting I've Got the Blues'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 I've Got the Blues?
I've Got the Blues has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why I've Got the Blues's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.