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Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue

1649 · #7C939E · LRV 27.6

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Poolhouse is a 98% match

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

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LRV

27.6 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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