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Benjamin Moore Blue Macaw
784 · #2474A3 · LRV ~15.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden North Sea (~94% proximity)Blue Macaw (784) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.5 (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 Glidden North Sea (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Blue Macaw in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
784
HEX
#2474A3
RGB
36, 116, 163
HSL
202°, 64%, 39%
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Blue Macaw FAQ
What is the LRV of Blue Macaw?
Blue Macaw has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blue Macaw in other brands?
Glidden: North Sea (PPG1239-6), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Surf's Up (DET583), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Danube (SW 6803), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Danube (HGSW6803), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Blue Lobster (V033-3), ~93% proximity; PPG: North Sea (PPG1239-6), ~93% proximity; Behr: Cosmic Cobalt (P500-7), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~69% 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 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.