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Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues
756 · #226977 · LRV ~11.8
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Blue Stream (~98% proximity)Varsity Blues (756) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Blue Stream (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Varsity Blues in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.8 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
756
HEX
#226977
RGB
34, 105, 119
HSL
190°, 56%, 30%
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Varsity Blues FAQ
What is the LRV of Varsity Blues?
Varsity Blues has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.8 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 Varsity Blues in other brands?
Behr: Blue Stream (M470-7), ~98% proximity; PPG: Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Teal Fury (DE5762), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Night Scape (5002-8C), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blue Nile (SW 6776), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blue Nile (HGSW6776), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Vardo (No. 288), ~78% 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 Varsity Blues?
The HEX code of Varsity Blues (756) is #226977, RGB 34, 105, 119. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.