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Santa Monica Blue
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Santa Monica Blue Technical Profile
What color is Santa Monica Blue? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #3B6F8D. Colors similar to Santa Monica Blue include Vista Paint Tory Blue, MPC Opal Blue Prl over Black, Sherwin-Williams Down Pour. Santa Monica Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Santa Monica Blue creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Santa Monica Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Santa Monica Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Monica Blue
#3B6F8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F679C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Monica Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Monica 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Santa Monica Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Santa Monica Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santa Monica Blue have?
Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Santa Monica Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Tory Blue by Vista Paint (#336E8C), Opal Blue Prl over Black by MPC (#3A6D8E), Down Pour by Sherwin-Williams (#43718B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Santa Monica Blue?
Santa Monica Blue has an LRV of 14.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Santa Monica Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.