Schooner AF-520 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #537788, LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is San Miguel Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #537788 · AF-520
Schooner
17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Schooner Technical Profile
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Schooner in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Schooner in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSchooner
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSan Miguel Blue
San Miguel Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cayman Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Hill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rocky Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prussian Blue
PPG
Very similar
Iron Medallion
Kilz
Very similar
Ahoy Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Inky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peacock Blues
Valspar
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Schooner
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Schooner
#537788
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F789F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Schooner
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Schooner 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 Schooner.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Schooner — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Schooner have?
Schooner by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Schooner in your own space before committing.
What colors match Schooner from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Schooner are San Miguel Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cayman Bay by Behr (a near-identical match), Rocky Hill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Schooner'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 Schooner?
Schooner has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Schooner's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.