Van Deusen Blue is a confident, slightly muted blue that keeps its color even in low light without becoming harsh. It works for accent walls, cabinetry and exteriors in both traditional and modern settings.
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Undertone: Saturated mid-deep blue with a muted gray base.
LRV 11.97: Van Deusen Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Accent wall, cabinets, exterior, bedroom.
Trim: Van Deusen Blue pairs well with Chantilly Lace OC-65 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Benjamin Moore colors that work with Van Deusen Blue on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Van Deusen Blue 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 Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is #485B6E, which is rgb(72, 91, 110). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 11.97. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Van Deusen Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Van Deusen Blue has a saturated mid-deep blue with a muted gray base 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 Van Deusen Blue is Indigo Batik (SW 7602, #3E5063), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue is Hidden Sapphire (HDC-WR14-7, #445771), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.