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Benjamin Moore Blue Macaw

784 · #2474A3 · LRV 15.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden North Sea is a 94% match

Blue Macaw (784) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 15.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden North Sea (94% match).

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LRV

15.5 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

784

HEX

#2474A3

RGB

36, 116, 163

HSL

202°, 64%, 39%

Family

Blues

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Blue Macaw FAQ

What is the LRV of Blue Macaw?

Blue Macaw has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.5 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.

What is the closest match to Blue Macaw in other brands?

Glidden: North Sea (PPG1239-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Surf's Up (DET583), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Danube (SW 6803), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), 94%; Valspar: Blue Lobster (V033-3), 93%; PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), 93%; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 69%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Blue Macaw?

The HEX code of Blue Macaw (784) is #2474A3, RGB 36, 116, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.