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Benjamin Moore Nova Scotia Blue
796 · #6BA3D0 · LRV ~33.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Overcast (~97% proximity)Nova Scotia Blue (796) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Overcast (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Nova Scotia Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
33.9 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Cool
Code
796
HEX
#6BA3D0
RGB
107, 163, 208
HSL
207°, 52%, 62%
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Nova Scotia Blue FAQ
What is the LRV of Nova Scotia Blue?
Nova Scotia Blue has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Nova Scotia Blue in other brands?
PPG: Overcast (PPG1242-4), ~97% proximity; Behr: Cornflower (P520-4), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Overcast (PPG1242-4), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Marina (DE5857), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Boo Blue (V072-4), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (SW 6809), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lobelia (HGSW6809), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~81% 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 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.