Benjamin Moore blue paint colors
204 blue paint colors from the Classics + OC + HC + CC deck. LRV ranges from 74 (lightest) down to 4 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Blue is the most popular color for accent walls, kitchen islands, and front doors — and also the family with the widest spread, from pale dove-blues that read almost grey, to inky near-black navies, to saturated cobalts that read almost royal. Teal-leaning blues (the green-blue overlap) live next door in the Teal family.
All 204 blue paint colors from Benjamin Moore
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Benjamin Moore's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Benjamin Moore blue paint colors by room
30 roomsRooms where blue paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Benjamin Moore included — so you can compare Benjamin Moore blue paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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About Benjamin Moore blue paint colors
The Character of Benjamin Moore's Blues
Benjamin Moore is the brand designers reach for when they want a blue that behaves. Across the 204 colors in this blue family, the appeal is the same thing that made the brand's off-whites famous: nuanced, predictable undertones. A soft sky like Bashful Blue (2065-70) reads clean and airy, while Pressed Violet (CSP-520) leans gently lavender and Hudson Bay (1680) goes deep and almost inky.
That range means you can find a true blue, a gray-blue, or a violet-blue without the color shifting on you once it dries. Philipsburg Blue (HC-159) is a good example of the kind of grounded, heritage blue this brand is known for. The undertones are the point, so it pays to look at each color in your own light before you commit.
Choosing by LRV in This Slice
LRV is the light reflectance value, a 0-to-100 number that tells you how light or dark a color looks on the wall. This blue slice runs from Hudson Bay (1680) at LRV 8.1 all the way up to Bashful Blue (2065-70) at LRV 74, so you have everything from near-navy to barely-there sky. Higher numbers bounce more light around a room; lower numbers soak it up and feel heavier.
For walls in an average room, the comfortable middle is roughly LRV 45 to 65, where colors like Crisp Morning Air (780) at 58 and Blue Marguerite (2063-50) at 47 sit. If you want drama or a moody accent wall, drop into Blue Lapis (2067-40) at 27 or Big Country Blue (2066-30) at 12.7. Save the darkest, like Hudson Bay, for spaces with good light or for cabinets, doors, and trim where a little goes a long way.
Best Rooms and Uses
Light blues earn their keep in bedrooms and bathrooms, where a high-LRV color like Bashful Blue (2065-70) keeps the space feeling calm and open. Mid-tones such as Crisp Morning Air (780) and Blue Marguerite (2063-50) work well in living rooms and home offices that get steady daylight, since they have enough color to feel intentional without darkening the room.
The deeper blues are where this brand shines on built-ins. Big Country Blue (2066-30) and Hudson Bay (1680) look rich on kitchen islands, lower cabinets, a front door, or a study with cozy ambitions. In a small or low-light room, a dark blue can feel like a hug, but test it large before you decide.
Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
Benjamin Moore's blues pair naturally with the brand's signature off-whites. For crisp contrast on trim and ceilings, Chantilly Lace (OC-65) or Simply White (OC-117) keep things bright, while White Dove (OC-17) gives a softer, warmer edge that flatters a violet-leaning blue like Pressed Violet (CSP-520).
For a deeper, more tailored look, lean on the brand's neutrals. Revere Pewter (HC-172) is a reliable greige that bridges a mid-blue and warm wood tones, and a navy-adjacent blue like Hudson Bay (1680) sits comfortably next to Hale Navy (HC-154) for a layered, monochrome scheme. As a rule, pull your trim from the OC off-whites and let the blue stay the star.
How These Colors Are Sold and Cross-Matched
Benjamin Moore is sold only through independent dealers, not big-box stores, and every color is mixed to order at the counter. You pick the shade, choose a line, and they tint a base for you on the spot, so the swatch you see becomes a real, buyable can. The lines run good to best: ben (around $56 a gallon), Regal Select (around $75), and Aura (around $95), the flagship that often covers in one coat.
The codes help you navigate: OC means Off-White, HC means Historical Collection (heritage shades like Philipsburg Blue HC-159), and AF means Affinity, a curated palette built to coordinate easily. If you already love a blue from another brand, any Benjamin Moore dealer can color-match it into one of these lines, and the same works in reverse, including matching to or from the featured Kompozit deck. Bring a chip or the color name and they will mix the closest equivalent into the base and finish you want.
Benjamin Moore blue paint — frequently asked questions
How many blue paint colors does Benjamin Moore have?+
This blue family slice has 204 colors, ranging from a deep, near-navy Hudson Bay (1680) up to the soft, airy Bashful Blue (2065-70). That gives you true blues, gray-blues, and violet-blues to choose from within one brand.
What do the LRV numbers mean when picking a blue?+
LRV is light reflectance value, a 0-to-100 scale for how light or dark a color looks on the wall. In this slice it runs from 8.1 (Hudson Bay) to 74 (Bashful Blue); higher numbers feel lighter and more open, lower numbers feel deeper and moodier. For most walls, aim for roughly 45 to 65.
What trim color goes with a Benjamin Moore blue?+
Pull your trim from the brand's off-whites. Chantilly Lace (OC-65) or Simply White (OC-117) give crisp, bright contrast, while White Dove (OC-17) is softer and warmer and flatters a violet-leaning blue like Pressed Violet (CSP-520).
Where can I buy Benjamin Moore paint?+
Only through independent Benjamin Moore dealers, not big-box stores. Every color is mixed to order at the counter, so you choose the shade and the line and they tint a real can for you on the spot.
Which Benjamin Moore line should I buy for a blue?+
The lines go good to best: ben (around $56 a gallon), Regal Select (around $75), and Aura (around $95). Aura is the flagship and often covers in one coat, which can be worth it for deeper blues like Big Country Blue (2066-30) or Hudson Bay (1680).
Can I match a Benjamin Moore blue to another brand or to Kompozit?+
Yes. Any Benjamin Moore dealer can color-match a blue from another US brand, including the Kompozit deck, into ben, Regal Select, or Aura, and it works in reverse too. Bring a chip or the exact color name and they will mix the closest equivalent into the base and finish you want.