New York State of Mind
805 · #355473 · LRV 11 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Naval4
- 2New York State of Mind11
- 3Charcoal Blue19
- 4Resolute Blue40
What Color Is New York State of Mind, Really?
New York State of Mind reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 805 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for New York State of Mind
New York State of Mind works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
How Lighting Changes New York State of Mind
With an LRV of 11, New York State of Mind is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about New York State of Mind 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 805 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 | Velvet RopeMQ5-58 · Behr | 1.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mountain LakePPG1156-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mountain LakePPG1156-6 · Glidden | 4.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Skafi Isle239-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Blue EarthDE5853 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Silos DistrictJG-92 · Magnolia Home | 4.4 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to New York State of Mind 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 #355473 in HSL space. Pair New York State of Mind with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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