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Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue

2065-20 · #154C87 · LRV ~7.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Brilliant Blue (~97% proximity)

Dark Royal Blue (2065-20) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Brilliant Blue (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Royal Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.1 · Very dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2065-20

HEX

#154C87

RGB

21, 76, 135

HSL

211°, 73%, 31%

Family

Blues

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Dark Royal Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Dark Royal Blue?

Dark Royal Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 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 Dark Royal Blue in other brands?

PPG: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Strong Will (8001-44G), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Follow My Blue Bliss (DEFD52), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Frank Blue (SW 6967), ~91% proximity; Behr: Flashy Sapphire (P520-7), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Honorable Blue (HGSW6811), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~43% 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 Dark Royal Blue?

The HEX code of Dark Royal Blue (2065-20) is #154C87, RGB 21, 76, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.