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Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue

1640 · #BDD1D4 · LRV 61.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Shhh… is a 98% match

Dusky Blue (1640) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 61.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Shhh… (98% match).

Compare Dusky Blue with other brands

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LRV

61.2 · Light

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

1640

HEX

#BDD1D4

RGB

189, 209, 212

HSL

188°, 21%, 79%

Family

Blues

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Dusky Blue FAQ

What undertone does Dusky Blue have?

Dusky Blue is a light blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dusky Blue?

Dusky Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 61.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Valspar: Shhh… (V105-2), 98%; Glidden: Scandinavian Sky (PPG1149-3), 97%; PPG: Scandinavian Sky (PPG1149-3), 97%; Behr: Wind Speed (S450-2), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Berry Mojito (DET565), 94%. 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 Dusky Blue?

The HEX code of Dusky Blue (1640) is #BDD1D4, RGB 189, 209, 212. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.