Van Courtland Blue HC-145 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87999F, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #87999F · HC-145
Van Courtland Blue
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Van Courtland Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#87999F
RGB135, 153, 159
Estimated LRV30.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Van Courtland Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Van Courtland Blue
#87999F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Van Courtland Blue
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Van Courtland 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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Van Courtland Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Van Courtland Blue have?
Van Courtland Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Van Courtland Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Van Courtland Blue are Water .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Rainy Season by Behr (a close digital match), Neptune'S Rings by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Van Courtland 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 Van Courtland Blue?
Van Courtland Blue has a estimated lightness value of 30.4, 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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