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Benjamin Moore Marlboro Blue

HC-153 · #95B9C6 · LRV 45.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Sydney Harbour is a 98% match

Marlboro Blue (HC-153) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 45.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Sydney Harbour (98% match).

Compare Marlboro Blue with other brands

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LRV

45.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-153

HEX

#95B9C6

RGB

149, 185, 198

HSL

196°, 30%, 68%

Family

Blues

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Marlboro Blue FAQ

What undertone does Marlboro Blue have?

Marlboro Blue is a mid-tone blue with a strong blue-green undertone. 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 Marlboro Blue?

Marlboro Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 45.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Marlboro Blue in other brands?

Behr: Sydney Harbour (S480-3), 98%; Valspar: Arctic Sunrise (8003-41C), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (SW 9061), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rest Assured (HGSW9061), 95%; Glidden: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Frozen Tundra (DE5793), 92%; PPG: Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Lulworth Blue (No. 89), 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 Marlboro Blue?

The HEX code of Marlboro Blue (HC-153) is #95B9C6, RGB 149, 185, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.