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Ref. #9CB0B2 · CSP-670

Silken Blue

41%LRV Value
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Silken Blue CSP-670 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9CB0B2, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aqua‐Sphere from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Silken Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#9CB0B2
RGB156, 176, 178
LRV41.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Silken Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Silken Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreSilken Blue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAqua‐Sphere

Aqua‐Sphere

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Powder Mill

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stormy Bay

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Blue Arrow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Water .04

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Quiet Moment

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue By You

PPG

Very similar

Stormy Bay

Vista Paint

Very similar

Elegant Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Blue Juniper

Kilz

Very similar

Sardine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Silken Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Silken Blue

#9CB0B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8595AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Silken Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Power Gray

Complement

Dressy Rose

Silken Blue Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Carter Plum

Pop

Geranium

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Silken Blue.

Little Falls

Benjamin Moore · 1621

#9FAEB8

Mount Saint Anne

Benjamin Moore · 1565

#A4B1AF

Nickel

Benjamin Moore · 2119-50

#A3AAB2

Kensington Green

Benjamin Moore · 710

#9BBAB6

Buxton Blue

Benjamin Moore · HC-149

#9EB7BB

Gull Wing Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2134-50

#A8AFB1

More gray colors from other brands

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

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Silken Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Silken Blue have?
Silken Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silken Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silken Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silken Blue are Aqua‐Sphere by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Interesting Aqua by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Powder Mill by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silken 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 Silken Blue?
Silken Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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