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Benjamin Moore San Jose Blue
741 · #2C9BA1 · LRV ~26.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Riviera Paradise (~94% proximity)San Jose Blue (741) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.5 (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 PPG Riviera Paradise (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to San Jose Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
26.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
741
HEX
#2C9BA1
RGB
44, 155, 161
HSL
183°, 57%, 40%
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San Jose Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of San Jose Blue?
San Jose Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.5 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 San Jose Blue in other brands?
PPG: Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Blue Bolero (P066), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Siren Song (DEFD43), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Splashy (SW 6942), ~91% proximity; Behr: Aqua Fresco (M460-5), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aquarium (HGSW6767), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~73% 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 San Jose Blue?
The HEX code of San Jose Blue (741) is #2C9BA1, RGB 44, 155, 161. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.