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Benjamin Moore California Blue

2060-20 · #015482 · LRV ~8

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Kate's Ring (~97% proximity)

California Blue (2060-20) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Kate's Ring (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to California Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2060-20

HEX

#015482

RGB

1, 84, 130

HSL

201°, 98%, 26%

Family

Blues

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California Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of California Blue?

California Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Kate's Ring (8002-44G), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Stunning Sapphire (PPG1158-7), ~95% proximity; PPG: Stunning Sapphire (PPG1158-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (SW 6797), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jay Blue (HGSW6797), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Jodhpur (DEFD58), ~88% proximity; Behr: Dark Cobalt Blue (PPU15-03), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~58% 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 California Blue?

The HEX code of California Blue (2060-20) is #015482, RGB 1, 84, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.