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Benjamin Moore Blue Nose

1678 · #63879F · LRV 22.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Seal Pup is a 96% match

Blue Nose (1678) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong green undertone. Its LRV is about 22.5 (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 Dunn-Edwards Seal Pup (96% match).

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LRV

22.5 · Dark

Undertone

Green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

1678

HEX

#63879F

RGB

99, 135, 159

HSL

204°, 24%, 51%

Family

Blues

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Blue Nose FAQ

What undertone does Blue Nose have?

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

Blue Nose has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.5 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.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Seal Pup (DE5816), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (SW 6522), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sporty Blue (HGSW6522), 95%; PPG: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), 93%; Behr: Treasure Map (S500-5), 93%; Valspar: Brookside (4008-6A), 93%; Glidden: Granite Falls (PPG1152-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 85%. 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 Blue Nose?

The HEX code of Blue Nose (1678) is #63879F, RGB 99, 135, 159. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.