Aubusson Blue
Aubusson Blue · #314850 · LRV 6 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Aubusson Blue, Really?
Aubusson Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Aubusson Blue
Aubusson Blue earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Aubusson Blue
At LRV 6, Aubusson Blue is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Aubusson Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Annie Sloan Aubusson Blue directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Gale ForceSW 7605 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.0 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Dark As Night720F-7 · Behr | 3.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | MiramichiCC-752 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Deep Galaxy8003-41G · Valspar | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Midnight HourPPG1038-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.2 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Midnight HourPPG1038-7 · Glidden | 3.6 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Annie Sloan Colors
The nearest shades to Aubusson Blue within Annie Sloan's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #314850 in HSL space. Pair Aubusson Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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