Blue Note is a smoky navy-charcoal that feels modern and moody, reading gray at night and blue in daylight. It works on cabinetry, accent walls and exteriors.
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Undertone: Deep navy with dark gray undertones.
LRV 9.02: Blue Note is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Cabinets, accent wall, exterior, bedroom.
Trim: Blue Note pairs well with Chantilly Lace OC-65 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Benjamin Moore colors that work with Blue Note on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Blue Note from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Blue Note (2129-30) is #404B54, which is rgb(64, 75, 84). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Benjamin Moore Blue Note has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 9.02. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Blue Note is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Blue Note has a deep navy with dark gray undertones undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Blue Note is Sea Serpent (SW 7615, #3E4B54), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Blue Note is New Navy Blue (BXC-26, #3B4A55), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 2.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.