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Benjamin Moore Washington Blue

CW-630 · #314757 · LRV ~5.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Sailor's Coat (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Washington Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Washington Blue?

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

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

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