Vanderberg Blue
721 · #465A5D · LRV 11 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Vanderberg Blue11
- 3Adirondack Blue22
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Vanderberg Blue, Really?
Vanderberg Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 721 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Vanderberg Blue
Vanderberg Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Vanderberg Blue
With an LRV of 11, Vanderberg Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Vanderberg 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 721 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 | Still WaterSW 6223 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Paramount720F-6 · Behr | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Midnight TealM334 · Valspar | 0.8 | 9.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Antique SlatePPG13-29 · PPG / Glidden | 3.8 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Tundra Pond30BG 10/055 · Glidden | 3.1 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Sprucey429-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.2 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Vanderberg 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 #465A5D in HSL space. Pair Vanderberg Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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