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Benjamin Moore Bistro Blue
1421 · #53588A · LRV ~10.7
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Purple Prince (~95% proximity)Bistro Blue (1421) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Purple Prince (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Bistro Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.7 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
1421
HEX
#53588A
RGB
83, 88, 138
HSL
235°, 25%, 43%
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Bistro Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Bistro Blue?
Bistro Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Bistro Blue in other brands?
Behr: Purple Prince (P550-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~93% proximity; PPG: Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Am I Blue? (DEFD51), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Demon Blue (V037-3), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fully Purple (SW 6983), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Valiant Violet (HGSW6818), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~58% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.