Providence Blue 1636 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #677A80, estimated LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Rendezvous from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #677A80 · 1636
Providence Blue
18%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Providence Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#677A80
RGB103, 122, 128
Estimated LRV18.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Night Rendezvous
PPG
#66787E
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#657B83
Close digital match
Aged Denim
Dutch Boy
#657B83
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De Nimes
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#6A7C80
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#637A80
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#637983
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#64777A
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Colors That Work With Providence Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Providence Blue
#677A80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7682A4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Providence Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Providence Blue 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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Providence Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Providence Blue have?
Providence Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Providence Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Providence Blue are Night Rendezvous by PPG (a close digital match), Labradorite by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Aged Denim by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Providence 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 Providence Blue?
Providence Blue has a estimated lightness value of 18.4, 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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