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Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue

1649 · #7C939E · LRV ~27.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse (~98% proximity)

Polaris Blue (1649) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Polaris Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

1649

HEX

#7C939E

RGB

124, 147, 158

HSL

199°, 15%, 55%

Family

Blues

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Polaris Blue FAQ

What undertone does Polaris Blue have?

Polaris Blue is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Polaris Blue?

Polaris Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Poolhouse (SW 7603), ~98% proximity; PPG: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Cottage Door (8004-38E), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Whirlpool (HGSW9135), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Storm (DE5822), ~93% proximity; Behr: Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4), ~92% 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 Polaris Blue?

The HEX code of Polaris Blue (1649) is #7C939E, RGB 124, 147, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.