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Benjamin Moore Blue Grotto CC-964

Blue Grotto

Benjamin Moore

CC-964

About Blue Grotto by Benjamin Moore

Blue Grotto CC-964 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 5% and hue near 235° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 4.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #353963

RGB: 53, 57, 99

Hue235°

Saturation30%

Lightness30%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Blue Grotto CC-964 a warm or cool color?
Blue Grotto 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 Blue Grotto?
Blue Grotto sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 235°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blue Grotto?
Brightness is about 5%. Saturation is around 30%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 30%. Hue is close to 235°. The hex value is #353963. The RGB value is 53, 57, 99.
Is Blue Grotto better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blue Grotto has brightness around 5%. 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 Blue Grotto?
You can match Blue Grotto 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 Blue Grotto work best in a home?
Blue Grotto 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 Blue Grotto compare to a pure white paint?
Blue Grotto 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 Blue Grotto in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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