Santa Monica Blue 776 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3B6F8D, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tory Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #3B6F8D · 776
Santa Monica Blue
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Santa Monica Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B6F8D
RGB59, 111, 141
Estimated LRV14.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Santa Monica Blue
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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
Digital 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
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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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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 sits in the blue 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 Santa Monica Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santa Monica Blue are Tory Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Soul Search by Behr (a close digital match), Big Sur Blue Jade by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Blue?
Santa Monica Blue has a estimated lightness value of 14.2, 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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