Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue 2065-20
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- Dark Royal Blue for bedroom (1 photo)
- Dark Royal Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 2065-20 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue undertones?
- Is Dark Royal Blue 2065-20 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Dark Royal Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Dark Royal Blue 2065-20
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Dark Royal Blue 2065-20 |
| Code: | 2065-20 |
| Name: | Dark Royal Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue?
Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue 2065-20 is a deep, saturated blue with a distinctly cool cast and a clear, slightly teal-leaning edge. Its strong pigment gives walls noticeable presence, reading brighter and cleaner in daylight while becoming richer and more shadowed under evening lighting. Use this shade for a library, dining room, powder room, or a painted front door when the goal is a concentrated hit of color rather than a pale backdrop. Crisp white trim sharpens its blue character, while warm oak, cognac leather, aged brass, and soft camel textiles provide useful contrast. Dark Royal Blue also makes a confident choice for cabinetry or built-ins, especially alongside pale stone counters and off-white walls.
Dark Royal Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Dark Royal Blue for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore 2065-20 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.
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Benjamin Moore 2065-20 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue undertones?
Dark Royal Blue is a deep, soft slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
20, 75, 134
Is Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 211° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
2065-20 Dark Royal Blue HSL code: 211, 74%, 30%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dark Royal Blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2065-20
Dark Royal Blue
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dark Royal Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as Benjamin Moore First Light and Audubon Russet.
LRV of Dark Royal Blue
Dark Royal Blue has an LRV of 9.25% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 9.25%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #144B86 |
| RGB Decimal | 20, 75, 134 |
| RGB Percent | 7.84%, 29.41%, 52.55% |
| HSV | Hue: 211° Saturation: 85.07% Value: 52.55% |
| HSL | hsl(211, 74, 30) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 85.07 Magenta: 44.03 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45 |
| YIQ | Y: 65.281 I: -51.734 Q: 6.726 |
| XYZ | X: 7.106 Y: 6.901 Z: 23.505 |
| CIE Lab | L:31.581 a:5.543 b:-37.941 |
| CIE Luv | L:31.581 u:-16.803 v:-51.503 |
| Decimal | 1330054 |
| Hunter Lab | 26.27, 2.309, -34.661 |
Color equivalents
2064-20
Patriot Blue
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SW 2940
Bridgeport
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2066-20
Evening Blue
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SW 6967
Frank Blue
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SW 6811
Honorable Blue
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SW 6966
Blueblood
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P520-7
Flashy Sapphire
Behr
SW 6531
Indigo
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812
Blueberry Hill
Benjamin Moore
CC-872
Delphinium
Benjamin Moore
798
Blue Suede Shoes
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SW 6524
Commodore
Sherwin Williams
2063-20
Downpour Blue
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PPU15-03
Dark Cobalt Blue
Behr
SW 6804
Dignity Blue
Sherwin Williams
2060-20
California Blue
Benjamin Moore
2067-30
Twilight Blue
Benjamin Moore
805
New York State of Mind
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2061-20
Champion Cobalt
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P510-7
Beacon Blue
Behr
