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Benjamin Moore Ash Blue
2057-40 · #4E9DAF · LRV ~28.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Acapulco Cliffs (~96% proximity)Ash Blue (2057-40) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.8 (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 PPG Acapulco Cliffs (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Ash Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.8 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2057-40
HEX
#4E9DAF
RGB
78, 157, 175
HSL
191°, 38%, 50%
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Ash Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Ash Blue?
Ash Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.8 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Ash Blue in other brands?
PPG: Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5), ~95% proximity; Behr: Explorer Blue (M470-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Blue Chiffon (V068-4), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Caribbean Cruise (DE5760), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (SW 6774), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Freshwater (HGSW6774), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue (No. 86), ~76% 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 Ash Blue?
The HEX code of Ash Blue (2057-40) is #4E9DAF, RGB 78, 157, 175. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.