Old Blue Jeans 839 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6C8AA4, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sporty Blue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C8AA4 · 839
Old Blue Jeans
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Blue Jeans Technical Profile
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Old Blue Jeans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Blue Jeans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOld Blue Jeans
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSporty Blue
Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Jay Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Sash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Piece of the Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Romance Blue
PPG
Very similar
Lakeville
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Breakwaters
Kilz
Very similar
Hilo Bay
Behr
Very similar
Heavenly Sky
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Old Blue Jeans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Blue Jeans
#6C8AA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8586AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Blue Jeans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Blue Jeans 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Old Blue Jeans.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Blue Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Blue Jeans have?
Old Blue Jeans 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 Old Blue Jeans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Blue Jeans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Blue Jeans are Sporty Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Scanda by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Jay Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Blue Jeans'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 Old Blue Jeans?
Old Blue Jeans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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Why Old Blue Jeans's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.