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Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues
804 · #40729C · LRV ~15.5
Closest tone in another brand: Behr National Anthem (~97% proximity)Chicago Blues (804) 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 Behr National Anthem (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Chicago Blues in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.5 · Dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
804
HEX
#40729C
RGB
64, 114, 156
HSL
207°, 42%, 43%
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Chicago Blues FAQ
What is the LRV of Chicago Blues?
Chicago Blues 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 Chicago Blues in other brands?
Behr: National Anthem (M520-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Postwar Boom (DET584), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (SW 6810), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), ~92% proximity; PPG: Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Peyton (8002-45E), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~74% 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 Chicago Blues?
The HEX code of Chicago Blues (804) is #40729C, RGB 64, 114, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.