Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Lafayette Blue |
| SKU | CW-610 |
| Hex | #6CA6C4 |
| RGB | 108, 166, 196 |
| HSL | 200°, 43%, 60% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore Lafayette Blue
Lafayette Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Lafayette 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Lafayette 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 #6CA6C4 in HSL space. Pair Lafayette 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 Lafayette Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lafayette 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 CW-610 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lafayette Blue. The nearest is Bluebird Feather (SW 9062) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bluebird Feather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Lafayette Blue is Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jean Jacket Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Tidal Basin (5001-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lafayette Blue without repainting risk. See the full Tidal Basin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lafayette Blue without repainting risk. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Serene Sea (PPG1158-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lafayette Blue without repainting risk. See the full Serene Sea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lafayette Blue. The nearest is Perfect Puddle (136-5DB) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Perfect Puddle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lafayette Blue is Orion Blue (HGSW 1373) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orion Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lafayette Blue is Wandering River (DE5850) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering River swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lafayette Blue. The nearest is Bay Area Blue (NO. 9815) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Area Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lafayette Blue is Sea of Atlantis (0653) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sea of Atlantis (0653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lafayette Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lafayette Blue. The nearest is Sanctuary (C2-766) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lafayette Blue
Kompozit's nearest match is Sea of Atlantis (0653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lafayette Blue without repainting risk. See the full Sea of Atlantis swatch →