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Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue

CC-780 · #4C5B72 · LRV 10.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Extreme is a 95% match

Kensington Blue (CC-780) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Extreme (95% match).

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LRV

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

CC-780

HEX

#4C5B72

RGB

76, 91, 114

HSL

216°, 20%, 37%

Family

Blues

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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 10.2 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?

Behr: Extreme (S530-6), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Midnight Sun (DET580), 95%; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 95%; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), 94%; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 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 (CC-780) is #4C5B72, RGB 76, 91, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.