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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue

HC-156 · #485B6E · LRV 10

Compare with other brands: Behr Infinite Deep Sea is a 96% match

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is a deep blue from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Infinite Deep Sea (96% match).

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-156

HEX

#485B6E

RGB

72, 91, 110

HSL

210°, 21%, 36%

Family

Blues

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Van Deusen Blue FAQ

What undertone does Van Deusen Blue have?

Van Deusen 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 Van Deusen Blue?

Van Deusen Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 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 Van Deusen Blue in other brands?

Behr: Infinite Deep Sea (S500-7), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Yankee Doodle (DET578), 95%; Valspar: Mountain River (4005-6C), 95%; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (SW 7602), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), 91%. 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 Van Deusen Blue?

The HEX code of Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is #485B6E, RGB 72, 91, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.