What is the HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is #405260. Its sRGB values are R: 64, G: 82, B: 96.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Van Deusen Blue?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue is 12. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue is Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No. 281) with a 89.7% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 2.68), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Van Deusen Blue have?

Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue features Historic Navy, Steel Blue, Indigo Charcoal undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: HC-156Blues

Van Deusen Blue

Part of the Benjamin Moore Historical Collection. A stately, moody navy with timeless depth and architectural presence.

Dominant Undertones:

Historic NavySteel BlueIndigo Charcoal

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

12/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$50/gal

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Benjamin MooreHC-156

Van Deusen Blue

HEX: #405260 • LRV: 12

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Van Deusen Blue#405260

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#405260

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

64, 82, 96

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

12%

Absorbs Light

HSL

206°, 20%, 31%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

33,15,0,62

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Van Deusen Blue

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$500 (10 gal)

#1Farrow & Ball Alternative

89.7% Match

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball (No. 281)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.68

LRV Comparison:12 vs 10

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#2Magnolia Home Alternative

89.4% Match

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Weekend

Magnolia Home (JG-03)

$52/gal

💰 Saves $42 per gallon

45% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.74

LRV Comparison:12 vs 10

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Behr Alternative

84.8% Match

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Dark Navy

Behr (S530-7)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $46 per gallon

49% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.64

LRV Comparison:12 vs 9.5

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Valspar Alternative

83.3% Match

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Flint Smoke

Valspar (5003-1B)

$44/gal

💰 Saves $50 per gallon

53% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.93

LRV Comparison:12 vs 10

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Lowe's

Van Deusen Blue Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Naval	SW 6244	70.6%	7.11	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Stiffkey Blue	No. 281	89.7%	2.68	$145	View Specs
Behr	Dark Navy	S530-7	84.8%	3.64	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	89.4%	2.74	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	83.3%	3.93	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Van Deusen Blue

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Van Deusen Blue in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Van Deusen Blue

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

The official hexadecimal color code is #405260. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 64, Green: 82, Blue: 96.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Van Deusen Blue?

Van Deusen Blue has an LRV of 12. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Van Deusen Blue?

The closest budget alternative is Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), scoring a 89.7% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.