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Benjamin Moore Old Blue Jeans 839

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore

839

About Old Blue Jeans by Benjamin Moore

Old Blue Jeans 839 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 24% and hue near 208° 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: 23.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #6b89a3

RGB: 107, 137, 163

Hue208°

Saturation23%

Lightness53%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Old Blue Jeans 839 a warm or cool color?
Old Blue Jeans 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 Old Blue Jeans?
Old Blue Jeans sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 208°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Old Blue Jeans?
Brightness is about 24%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 53%. Hue is close to 208°. The hex value is #6b89a3. The RGB value is 107, 137, 163.
Is Old Blue Jeans better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Old Blue Jeans has brightness around 24%. 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 Old Blue Jeans?
You can match Old Blue Jeans 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 Old Blue Jeans work best in a home?
Old Blue Jeans 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 Old Blue Jeans compare to a pure white paint?
Old Blue Jeans 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 Old Blue Jeans in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore

839

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore

839

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Old Blue Jeans

Benjamin Moore

839

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