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Benjamin Moore Washington Blue

CW-630 · #314757 · LRV 5.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Sailor's Coat is a 97% match

Washington Blue (CW-630) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Sailor's Coat (97% match).

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LRV

5.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

CW-630

HEX

#314757

RGB

49, 71, 87

HSL

205°, 28%, 27%

Family

Blues

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Washington Blue FAQ

What undertone does Washington Blue have?

Washington 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 Washington Blue?

Washington Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.8 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 Washington Blue in other brands?

PPG: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 97%; Glidden: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 95%; Behr: Very Navy (M500-7), 94%; Valspar: Blue Fedora (V111-6), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Ocean (DEA135), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Rainstorm (SW 6230), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rainstorm (HGSW6230), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 88%. 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 Washington Blue?

The HEX code of Washington Blue (CW-630) is #314757, RGB 49, 71, 87. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.