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Benjamin Moore Denim Wash

838 · #85A0B6 · LRV ~33.5

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Private Jet (~96% proximity)

Denim Wash (838) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.5 (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 Behr Private Jet (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Denim Wash in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

33.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

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

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Denim Wash FAQ

What undertone does Denim Wash have?

Denim Wash has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone blue, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Denim Wash in other brands?

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