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Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue

776 · #3A6E8C · LRV ~13.9

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Sojourn Blue (~96% proximity)

Santa Monica Blue (776) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.9 (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 Behr Sojourn Blue (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Santa Monica Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.9 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

776

HEX

#3A6E8C

RGB

58, 110, 140

HSL

202°, 41%, 39%

Family

Blues

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Santa Monica Blue FAQ

What is the LRV of Santa Monica Blue?

Santa Monica Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.9 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 Santa Monica Blue in other brands?

Behr: Sojourn Blue (M500-5), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Big Sur Blue Jade (DET577), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Down Pour (SW 6516), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Down Pour (HGSW6516), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Cottage by the Sea (V069-5), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6), ~91% proximity; PPG: Cosmic Dust (PPG1157-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~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 Santa Monica Blue?

The HEX code of Santa Monica Blue (776) is #3A6E8C, RGB 58, 110, 140. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.