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Benjamin Moore Calypso Blue
727 · #397A85 · LRV ~16.5
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Mysterious Blue (~98% proximity)Calypso Blue (727) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.5 (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 Dunn-Edwards Mysterious Blue (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Calypso Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
727
HEX
#397A85
RGB
57, 122, 133
HSL
189°, 40%, 37%
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Calypso Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Calypso Blue?
Calypso Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.5 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 Calypso Blue in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Mysterious Blue (DE5768), ~98% proximity; Behr: Calypso Blue (HDC-CL-27), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Sea Crest (M324), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Great Falls (SW 6495), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Great Falls (HGSW6495), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Adventure (PPG1151-6), ~89% proximity; PPG: Adventure (PPG1151-6), ~88% 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 Calypso Blue?
The HEX code of Calypso Blue (727) is #397A85, RGB 57, 122, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.