Van Deusen Blue HC-156 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #495C6F, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is America'S Cup Navy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #495C6F · HC-156
Van Deusen Blue
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Van Deusen Blue
Van Deusen Blue is a deep, historic navy with a slate-gray softness — at LRV 10 it's dark and dramatic, but its grayed base keeps it from reading as a bright or primary blue. It's a sophisticated choice for cabinetry, libraries, and statement walls in traditional homes.
Like any deep blue it needs light to keep from collapsing toward black, and it looks richest with warm whites, brass, and wood. It sits in the same deep-blue family as Hale Navy but reads a touch grayer. Behr Harbour is its closest cross-brand match.
Van Deusen Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#495C6F
RGB73, 92, 111
Estimated LRV10.2
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Van Deusen Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Van Deusen Blue
#495C6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5E8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Van Deusen Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Van Deusen 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 Deusen Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Van Deusen Blue have?
Van Deusen Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Van Deusen Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Van Deusen Blue are America'S Cup Navy by PPG (a close digital match), Harbour (marquee) by Behr (a close digital match), English Channel by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Van Deusen 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 Deusen Blue?
Van Deusen Blue has a estimated lightness value of 10.2, 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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