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Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues
804 · #40729C · LRV 15.5
Compare with other brands: Behr National Anthem is a 97% matchChicago Blues (804) 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 Behr National Anthem (97% match).
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LRV
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 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 Chicago Blues in other brands?
Behr: National Anthem (M520-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Postwar Boom (DET584), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (SW 6810), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lupine (HGSW6810), 92%; PPG: Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), 90%; Glidden: Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), 89%; Valspar: Peyton (8002-45E), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 74%. 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 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.