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Benjamin Moore Vanderberg Blue

721 · #465A5D · LRV ~9.4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Midnight Teal (~98% proximity)

Vanderberg Blue (721) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.4 (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 Midnight Teal (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Vanderberg Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

721

HEX

#465A5D

RGB

70, 90, 93

HSL

188°, 14%, 32%

Family

Blues

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Vanderberg Blue FAQ

What undertone does Vanderberg Blue have?

Vanderberg Blue is a deep blue with a moderate blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Vanderberg Blue?

Vanderberg Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.4 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 Vanderberg Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Midnight Teal (M334), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Still Water (SW 6223), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Still Water (HGSW6223), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Tapestry (DET545), ~96% proximity; Behr: Submarine Gray (N470-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Mountain Pine (PPG1034-7), ~92% proximity; PPG: Obsidian (PPG1035-7), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~87% 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 Vanderberg Blue?

The HEX code of Vanderberg Blue (721) is #465A5D, RGB 70, 90, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.