Paint Visualizer AIBlue paint color
Van Deusen Blue
A deep blue with a softer edge
Van Deusen Blue is a deep blue softened by gray. It works well on cabinets, paneled walls, and front doors.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Gray
- Light reflectance
- 11.97 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
Its blue is clearer in daylight and deeper in the evening.
Lightness
11.97 LRVIt reflects little light, so it has a deep appearance on large surfaces.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 72
- Green
- 91
- Blue
- 110
HSL
- Hue
- 210°
- Saturation
- 21%
- Lightness
- 36%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Bright daylight brings out a clearer blue.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade makes the gray undertone more noticeable.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps give it a deeper, quieter look.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Van Deusen Blue in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Blue walls contrast with the rust sofa and pale stone coffee table.
Dining room
Blue paneling surrounds a small white table and wood chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Blue cabinets pair with dark counters and natural wood stools.
Bedroom
The blue walls contrast with the ochre bedspread and cream headboard.
Home office
Blue built-ins frame the wood desk and patterned chair.
Bathroom
Deep blue paint sits above white tile around the freestanding bath.
Exterior
See Van Deusen Blue on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
White porch columns and trim outline the blue coastal home.
Front door
The glazed blue door adds color against white siding.
Shutters & trim
Blue shutters contrast with the pale stone and climbing plants.
Fences & garden structures
Blue fencing surrounds the wicker chairs and dark garden table.
Stucco
Blue stucco emphasizes the curved balcony and arched entrance.
Garage door
The blue garage door stands out against the stone facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Van Deusen Blue
White and charcoal
A clean white and deep charcoal for contrast.
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Soft white and gray
Creamy white with a light gray accent.
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · Second color
- Gray OwlOC-52 · Accent color
Warm gray and green
Warm greige and soft green keep the palette quiet.
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- October Mist1495 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby blue shades, from light to dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
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