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Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue
796 · #6BA3D0 · LRV 33.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Overcast is a 97% matchNova Scotia Blue (796) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 33.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Overcast (97% match).
Compare Nova Scotia Blue with other brands
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LRV
33.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
796
HEX
#6BA3D0
RGB
107, 163, 208
HSL
207°, 52%, 62%
Family
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Nova Scotia Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Nova Scotia Blue?
Nova Scotia Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Nova Scotia Blue in other brands?
PPG: Overcast (PPG1242-4), 97%; Behr: Cornflower (P520-4), 97%; Glidden: Overcast (PPG1242-4), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Marina (DE5857), 95%; Valspar: Boo Blue (V072-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 81%. 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 Nova Scotia Blue?
The HEX code of Nova Scotia Blue (796) is #6BA3D0, RGB 107, 163, 208. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.