Washington Blue by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #314757 · CW-630

Washington Blue

6%LRV Value
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Washington Blue CW-630 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #314757, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sled from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Washington Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#314757
RGB49, 71, 87
LRV5.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Washington Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Washington 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 MooreWashington Blue
Very similar
BehrSled

Sled

Behr

Very similar

Sailor's Coat

PPG

Very similar

Deep Ocean

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Deep Sky

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Gale Force

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Cadet Song

Valspar

Very similar

Day Spa

Vista Paint

Very similar

Hague Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Day Spa

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Prussian Blue

Kilz

Visible difference

Wool .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Slate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Washington Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Washington Blue

#314757

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#4B4E70

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Washington Blue

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sled

Complement

Breakfast Blend

Washington Blue 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

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Yukon Green

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Dollar Bill Green

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Blue Note

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Deep Sea Green

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#265557

More blue colors from other brands

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

Weeping Wisteria

Behr · 630A-3

#C7C8FE

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird’s Egg Blue

Vista Paint · 7343

#6198C0

Roman White

Hirshfield's · 0656

#DEEDEB

Midship Blue

PPG · 30BB 14/173

#536784

The Crowd Roars!

Valspar · 8001-38E

#1FA9C3

Washington Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Washington Blue have?
Washington Blue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Washington Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Washington Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Washington Blue are Sled by Behr (a very close match), Sailor's Coat by PPG (a very close match), Midnight Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Washington 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 Washington Blue?
Washington Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.8, 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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