Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 10

Kensington Blue (840) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun (95% match).

Compare Kensington Blue with other brands

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

840

HEX

#4B5A71

RGB

75, 90, 113

HSL

216°, 20%, 37%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Kensington Blue in Benjamin Moore

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

Kensington Blue Benjamin Moore · CC-780 · LRV 10

Indi Go-Go Benjamin Moore · CSP-565 · LRV 10

Van Deusen Blue Benjamin Moore · HC-156 · LRV 10

Hudson Bay Benjamin Moore · CC-810 · LRV 8

Newburyport Blue Benjamin Moore · HC-155 · LRV 9

Hudson Bay Benjamin Moore · 1680 · LRV 8

Blue Gaspe Benjamin Moore · 1435 · LRV 12

Blue Gaspe Benjamin Moore · CC-900 · LRV 13

Kensington Blue FAQ

What undertone does Kensington Blue have?

Kensington Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Kensington Blue?

Kensington Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Kensington Blue in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Midnight Sun (DET580), 95%; Behr: Extreme (S530-6), 94%; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), 94%; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 89%. 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 Kensington Blue?

The HEX code of Kensington Blue (840) is #4B5A71, RGB 75, 90, 113. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.