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Benjamin Moore Calico Blue

707 · #4A5950 · LRV 9.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Dark Green Velvet is a 98% match

Calico Blue (707) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 9.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Dark Green Velvet (98% match).

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LRV

9.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

707

HEX

#4A5950

RGB

74, 89, 80

HSL

144°, 9%, 32%

Family

Greens

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Calico Blue FAQ

What undertone does Calico Blue have?

Calico Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep green. 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 Calico Blue?

Calico Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Calico Blue in other brands?

PPG: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), 98%; Behr: Secluded Woods (S420-7), 98%; Glidden: Dark Green Velvet (PPG1136-7), 98%; Valspar: Jade Sea (8003-36F), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Huntington Woods (DET538), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Billiard Green (SW 0016), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Garden (HGSW6195), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 90%. 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 Calico Blue?

The HEX code of Calico Blue (707) is #4A5950, RGB 74, 89, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.