Del Mar Blue
704 · #93A9A0 · LRV 38 — cool green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Hidden Gem14
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Del Mar Blue38
- 4Wythe Blue48
- 5Ocean Boulevard53
What Color Is Del Mar Blue, Really?
Del Mar Blue reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 704 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Del Mar Blue
Del Mar Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Del Mar Blue
Del Mar Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Most complaints about Del Mar 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 Benjamin Moore 704 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 | MarineSW 9659 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.5 | 36 | Color page → |
| Behr | Green Meets BlueS430-4 · Behr | 1.4 | 36 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Atlantic FoamV099-4 · Valspar | 2.0 | 38.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Spruce ShadePPG1136-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.3 | 35 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Spruce ShadePPG1136-5 · Glidden | 1.9 | 35 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | In The Abyss331-4DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 36 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Del Mar 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.
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 #93A9A0 in HSL space. Pair Del Mar Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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