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Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue

1640 · #BDD1D4 · LRV ~61.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Shhh… (~98% proximity)

Dusky Blue (1640) is a light blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 61.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Shhh… (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Dusky Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

61.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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