Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 34

Denim Wash (838) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 33.5 (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 Behr Private Jet (96% match).

Compare Denim Wash with other brands

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LRV

33.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

838

HEX

#85A0B6

RGB

133, 160, 182

HSL

207°, 25%, 62%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Denim Wash in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Denim Wash Benjamin Moore · CC-770 · LRV 34

Colonial Blue Benjamin Moore · 1677 · LRV 34

Soft Jazz Benjamin Moore · 809 · LRV 35

Harlequin Blue Benjamin Moore · 830 · LRV 37

Five Dollar Bill Benjamin Moore · CC-812 · LRV 36

Labrador Blue Benjamin Moore · CC-740 · LRV 32

Citadel Benjamin Moore · CC-936 · LRV 38

Labrador Blue Benjamin Moore · 1670 · LRV 32

Denim Wash FAQ

What undertone does Denim Wash have?

Denim Wash has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Denim Wash?

Denim Wash has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.5 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 Denim Wash in other brands?

Behr: Private Jet (S520-4), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Downpour (DE5871), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Notable Hue (HGSW6521), 94%; Valspar: Lake Okoboji (V108-4), 94%; Glidden: Americana (PPG1152-4), 94%; PPG: Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake (No. 307), 87%. 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 Denim Wash?

The HEX code of Denim Wash (838) is #85A0B6, RGB 133, 160, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.