# Benjamin Moore Basic Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-basic-blue-cc-968](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-basic-blue-cc-968)

Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable violet cast that keeps it from reading like a primary navy. Its medium-dark depth gives walls definition without turning them completely blackened, while the restrained saturation makes the color feel composed rather than bright. In daylight, Basic Blue can show its inky blue-violet character more clearly; under warm lamps, it may appear darker and slightly more softened. It suits a study, dining room, powder room, or bedroom where a stronger wall color is welcome. Pair it with soft off-whites, pale greige, warm oak, aged brass, or charcoal accents for contrast that does not compete with the shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Basic Blue
- **Color code:** CC-968
- **HEX:** #3F457D
- **RGB:** 63, 69, 125
- **LRV:** 8.42%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 234° Saturation: 49.6% Value: 49.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(234, 33, 37)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 49.6 Magenta: 44.8 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 73.59 I: -21.571 Q: 16.158
- **XYZ:** X: 7.878 Y: 6.793 Z: 20.293
- **CIE Lab:** L:31.331 a:13.991 b:-32.635
- **CIE Luv:** L:31.331 u:-5.368 v:-44.835
- **Decimal:** 4146557
- **Hunter Lab:** 26.064, 8.344, -27.917

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/valiant-violet-sw-6818)
- [Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-starry-night-blue-2067-20)
- [Behr Expressionism](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-expressionism)
- [Behr Boudoir Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-boudoir-blue)
- [Behr Tanzanite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanzanite)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning Glory](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-glory-sw-6971)
- [Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-scandinavian-blue-2068-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Wizard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wizard-cc-966)
- [Behr Dramatist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dramatist)
- [Benjamin Moore Grape Gum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grape-gum-2068-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Fully Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/fully-purple-sw-6983)
- [Sherwin Williams Dignified](https://plan-home.com/color/dignified-sw-6538)
- [Behr Purple Prince](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-purple-prince)
- [Behr Mozart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mozart)
- [Behr Canyon Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-canyon-iris)
- [Benjamin Moore Delphinium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-delphinium-cc-872)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-grotto-cc-964)
- [Benjamin Moore Southern Belle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-southern-belle-819)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-2066-10)
- [Behr Nobility Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nobility-blue)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Grotto](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-grotto-cc-964)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Benjamin Moore Briarwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)
- [Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-gorge-gray-1537)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-gray-cw-40)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/CC-968

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.