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Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue

1665 · #537284 · LRV ~15.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue (~97% proximity)

Mozart Blue (1665) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.5 (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 Valspar Retro-Colonial Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Mozart Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

15.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

1665

HEX

#537284

RGB

83, 114, 132

HSL

202°, 23%, 42%

Family

Blues

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Mozart Blue FAQ

What undertone does Mozart Blue have?

Mozart Blue is a dark blue with a strong 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 Mozart Blue?

Mozart Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.5 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 Mozart Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Retro-Colonial Blue (4006-4B), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: San Miguel Blue (DET569), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (SW 9149), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (HGSW9149), ~96% proximity; Behr: Shipyard (S500-6), ~95% proximity; PPG: Prussian Blue (PPG1154-6), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~83% 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 Mozart Blue?

The HEX code of Mozart Blue (1665) is #537284, RGB 83, 114, 132. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.