Kensington Blue by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Kensington Blue

10%LRV Value
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Kensington Blue 840 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4C5B72, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight Sun from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Kensington Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#4C5B72
RGB76, 91, 114
LRV10.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Kensington Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Kensington 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 MooreKensington Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMidnight Sun

Midnight Sun

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Authentic Navy

Kilz

Nearly identical

Script Ink

Behr

Very similar

America'S Cup Navy

PPG

Very similar

Sapphire Earbobs

Valspar

Very similar

Into the Stratosphere

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Into the Stratosphere

Vista Paint

Very similar

Luxe Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dashing Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Brillant Blue

RAL

Visible difference

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Kensington Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Kensington Blue

#4C5B72

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#656091

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Kensington Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Authentic Navy

Complement

Nesting Brown

Kensington Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

Beach Plum

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Canyon Rock

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Turmeric

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Kensington Blue.

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore · HC-156

#495C6F

Indi Gogo

Benjamin Moore · CSP-565

#455873

Vermont Slate

Benjamin Moore · 1673

#4D646F

Spellbound

Benjamin Moore · 1659

#4F6570

Evening Dove

Benjamin Moore · 2128-30

#525B68

Stained Glass

Benjamin Moore · CSP-685

#45656E

More blue colors from other brands

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

Heartbroken

Kilz · RC120-01

#547494

Royal Hyacinth

PPG · 1169-7

#464B6A

Bellflower

Dunn-Edwards · DE5908

#5D66AA

Wish Upon a Star

Vista Paint · 0668

#417C88

Bright Prelude Blue

PPG · 31BB 23/340

#5184BF

Blue Chalk

Behr · M500-3

#96DBE9

Kensington Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Kensington Blue have?
Kensington Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Kensington Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kensington Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kensington Blue are Midnight Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Authentic Navy by Kilz (a near-identical match), Script Ink by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Kensington 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 Kensington Blue?
Kensington Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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