Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Colonial Blue |
| SKU | 1677 |
| Hex | #81A2B6 |
| RGB | 129, 162, 182 |
| HSL | 203°, 27%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue
Colonial Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Colonial Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Colonial Blue within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #81A2B6 in HSL space. Pair Colonial Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Colonial Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Colonial Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1677 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colonial Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Colonial Blue is Baby Blue Eyes (SW 9070). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Baby Blue Eyes and you'll get the same color. See the full Baby Blue Eyes swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Cool December (BXC-88) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool December swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Colonial Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Skylights (4006-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue Skylights swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Americana (PPG1152-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Blue without repainting risk. See the full Americana swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Americana (PPG1152-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Blue without repainting risk. See the full Americana swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Seabrook (338-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seabrook swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Colonial Blue is By the Sea (HGSW 3344) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full By the Sea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Winnipeg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Colonial Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Colonial Blue. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Breath-Taking View (0632) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breath-Taking View swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Colonial Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Colonial Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Bahamas (C2-748) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahamas swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Colonial Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Colonial Blue is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Colonial Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Colonial Blue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →