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Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue

1679 · #4E738C · LRV 15.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Veranda Blue is a 98% match

Bedford Blue (1679) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 15.8 (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 Valspar Veranda Blue (98% match).

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LRV

15.8 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

1679

HEX

#4E738C

RGB

78, 115, 140

HSL

204°, 28%, 43%

Family

Blues

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Bedford Blue FAQ

What undertone does Bedford Blue have?

Bedford Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Bedford Blue?

Bedford Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.8 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 Bedford Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Veranda Blue (4004-6B), 98%; PPG: Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5), 97%; Glidden: Smoke Blue (PPG1156-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (SW 9149), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Inky Blue (HGSW9149), 95%; Behr: Shipyard (S500-6), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Eames for Blue (DET564), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 79%. 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 Bedford Blue?

The HEX code of Bedford Blue (1679) is #4E738C, RGB 78, 115, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.