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Benjamin Moore Blue Heron

CC-840 · #5D6B86 · LRV 14.6

Compare with other brands: PPG Stained Glass is a 95% match

Blue Heron (CC-840) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 14.6 (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 PPG Stained Glass (95% match).

Compare Blue Heron with other brands

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LRV

14.6 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

CC-840

HEX

#5D6B86

RGB

93, 107, 134

HSL

220°, 18%, 45%

Family

Blues

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Blue Heron FAQ

What undertone does Blue Heron have?

Blue Heron has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Blue Heron?

Blue Heron has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.6 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 Blue Heron in other brands?

PPG: Stained Glass (PPG1165-6), 95%; Glidden: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), 95%; Behr: Dangerously Elegant (S540-6), 95%; Valspar: Aurora Borealis (P037), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Admiral Blue (DE5887), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 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 Blue Heron?

The HEX code of Blue Heron (CC-840) is #5D6B86, RGB 93, 107, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.