Meridian Blue
761 · #0493A7 · LRV 26 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Meridian Blue26
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Meridian Blue, Really?
Meridian Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 761 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Meridian Blue
Meridian 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 Meridian Blue
Meridian Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Meridian 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 761 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Havasu520B-7 · Behr | 3.9 | 23 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Aqua Dance5002-8B · Valspar | 2.4 | 23 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mediterranean BluePPG1236-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 23 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Hawaiian Teal16BG 24/357 · Glidden | 1.3 | 24 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | CapriHGSW 1353 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 4.4 | 28 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | OasisDET546 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.2 | 24 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Meridian 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 #0493A7 in HSL space. Pair Meridian Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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