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Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue

1421 · #53588A · LRV 10.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Purple Prince is a 95% match

Bistro Blue (1421) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Purple Prince (95% match).

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LRV

10.7 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

1421

HEX

#53588A

RGB

83, 88, 138

HSL

235°, 25%, 43%

Family

Blues

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Bistro Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Bistro Blue?

Bistro Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Bistro Blue in other brands?

Behr: Purple Prince (P550-7), 95%; Glidden: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), 93%; PPG: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Am I Blue? (DEFD51), 91%; Valspar: Demon Blue (V037-3), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Fully Purple (SW 6983), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 58%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bistro Blue?

The HEX code of Bistro Blue (1421) is #53588A, RGB 83, 88, 138. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.