Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Galaxy |
| SKU | 2117-20 |
| Hex | #3F4458 |
| RGB | 63, 68, 88 |
| HSL | 228°, 17%, 30% |
| LRV | 5 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Galaxy
At LRV 5, Galaxy 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Galaxy earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Galaxy 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 #3F4458 in HSL space. Pair Galaxy 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 Galaxy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Galaxy 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 2117-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Galaxy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Galaxy. The nearest is Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Galaxy
The closest Behr equivalent of Galaxy is Manhattan Blue (MQ5-09). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). If Behr is your counter, order Manhattan Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Manhattan Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Galaxy
At Valspar, the closest color to Galaxy is Emperor (8003-48G) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emperor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Galaxy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Galaxy is Victory Blue (PPG1165-7) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victory Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Galaxy
At Glidden, the closest color to Galaxy is Victory Blue (PPG1165-7) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victory Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Galaxy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Galaxy. The nearest is Jellied (342-7DB) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jellied swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Galaxy
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Galaxy. The nearest is Parisian Night (DEA184) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parisian Night swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Galaxy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Galaxy is Star-Studded (0620) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 7 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star-Studded swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Galaxy
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Galaxy. The nearest is Jazlyn (1285) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jazlyn swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Galaxy
C2 Paint's nearest match is Baritone (C2-741), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Galaxy without repainting risk. See the full Baritone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Galaxy
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Galaxy is Last Call (BD-LC). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). If Backdrop is your counter, order Last Call and you'll get the same color. See the full Last Call swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Galaxy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Galaxy. The nearest is Jazlyn (1285) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jazlyn swatch →