Coat of Arms
763 · #3C6C7A · LRV 15 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Coat of Arms15
- 3Adirondack Blue22
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Coat of Arms, Really?
Coat of Arms reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 763 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Coat of Arms
With an LRV of 15, Coat of Arms is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Coat of Arms 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 Benjamin Moore 763 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 | Santorini BlueSW 7607 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | Mammoth MountainS460-6 · Behr | 1.3 | 13 | Color page → |
| Valspar | AristocraticM336 · Valspar | 2.4 | 13.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Azalea LeafPPG1149-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.0 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Azalea LeafPPG1149-6 · Glidden | 3.8 | 13 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rain Shower Blue236-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Coat of Arms within Benjamin Moore'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 #3C6C7A in HSL space. Pair Coat of Arms with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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