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Schooner

17%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Schooner Technical Profile

HEX Code#537788
RGB83, 119, 136
LRV16.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

San Miguel Blue

Complement

Art and Craft

Schooner Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Glac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Schooner.

Mozart Blue

Benjamin Moore · 1665

#547385

Georgian Bay

Benjamin Moore · CC-782

#547385

Bedford Blue

Benjamin Moore · 1679

#4F748D

Azurite

Benjamin Moore · CW-670

#527D8F

Bella Blue

Benjamin Moore · 720

#55757D

Thousand Oceans

Benjamin Moore · 1645

#5F7581

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Chalice

Behr · 640E-1

#EEF1F7

Bluebird Feather

Sherwin-Williams · 9062

#6F9DB3

Blue Luxury

Behr · S-G-520

#1A85AC

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Movie Magic

Behr · MQ5-45

#B0BBD3

Denim Light

Behr · PPU14-15

#B7CAD6

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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