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Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968

Basic Blue

Benjamin Moore

CC-968

About Basic Blue by Benjamin Moore

Basic Blue CC-968 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 7% and hue near 234° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 6.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #3f457d

RGB: 63, 69, 125

Hue234°

Saturation33%

Lightness37%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Basic Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Basic Blue

Benjamin Moore

CC-968

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Basic Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Basic Blue CC-968 a warm or cool color?
Basic Blue by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Basic Blue?
Basic Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 234°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Basic Blue?
Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 37%. Hue is close to 234°. The hex value is #3f457d. The RGB value is 63, 69, 125.
Is Basic Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Basic Blue has brightness around 7%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Basic Blue?
You can match Basic Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Basic Blue work best in a home?
Basic Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Basic Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Basic Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Basic Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Basic Blue

Benjamin Moore

CC-968

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Basic Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Basic Blue

Benjamin Moore

CC-968

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Basic Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Basic Blue

Benjamin Moore

CC-968

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Basic Blue. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Valiant Violet

Sherwin Williams

SW6818

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CHINABERRY

Glidden

PPG1171-7

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Boudoir Blue

Behr

MQ5-48

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ROMAN VIOLET

Glidden

PPG1170-7

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