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Benjamin Moore Blue Nose

1678 · #63879F · LRV ~22.5

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Seal Pup (~96% proximity)

Blue Nose (1678) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.5 (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 Dunn-Edwards Seal Pup (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Nose in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Blue Nose?

Blue Nose has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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