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Benjamin Moore Blue Heron

CC-840 · #5D6B86 · LRV ~14.6

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Stained Glass (~95% proximity)

Blue Heron (CC-840) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Stained Glass (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Blue Heron in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

14.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Blue Heron?

Blue Heron has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Blue Heron in other brands?

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