Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838
Contentsshow +hide -
| Official page: | Denim Wash 838 |
| Code: | 838 |
| Name: | Denim Wash |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Denim Wash?
Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838 is a muted mid-tone blue with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a softened, weathered appearance rather than a bright primary-blue look. Its cool character is clear, though the moderate lightness keeps it from feeling heavy on larger wall areas. In daylight, Denim Wash reads as a clean gray-blue; under warmer bulbs, its blue presence may appear quieter and slightly more subdued. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, mudrooms, and home offices, especially alongside warm white trim, natural oak, pale maple, or woven linen textures. For contrast, pair this shade with deep charcoal, near-black accents, or dark navy details rather than competing saturated colors.
Benjamin Moore Denim Wash reviews (5 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.
@hibiscus.house
@hibiscus.house
@hibiscus.house
@hibiscus.house
@bizzylizzydesigns
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Benjamin Moore Denim Wash undertones?
Denim Wash is a mid-light, muted dusty 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:
133, 160, 182
Is Benjamin Moore Denim Wash cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 207°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
838 Denim Wash HSL code: 207, 25%, 62%
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 Denim Wash
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Denim Wash:
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
Darker shades
838
Denim Wash
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 Denim Wash with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl and Night Shade.
LRV of Denim Wash
Denim Wash has an LRV of 35.17% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 35.17%, 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 | #85A0B6 |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 160, 182 |
| RGB Percent | 52.16%, 62.75%, 71.37% |
| HSV | Hue: 207° Saturation: 26.92% Value: 71.37% |
| HSL | hsl(207, 25, 62) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 26.92 Magenta: 12.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.63 |
| YIQ | Y: 154.435 I: -23.159 Q: 1.135 |
| XYZ | X: 30.684 Y: 33.504 Z: 49.094 |
| CIE Lab | L:64.567 a:-4.272 b:-14.453 |
| CIE Luv | L:64.567 u:-14.677 v:-21.187 |
| Decimal | 8757430 |
| Hunter Lab | 57.883, -6.671, -9.769 |
Color equivalents
PPU14-07
Hawaiian Sky
Behr
S520-4
Private Jet
Behr
SW 6521
Notable Hue
Sherwin Williams
MQ5-51
Mystery
Behr
1677
Colonial Blue
Benjamin Moore
SW 9071
Dyer's Woad
Sherwin Williams
809
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
PPU15-10
China Silk
Behr
SW 9064
Bluesy Note
Sherwin Williams
SW 9070
Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin Williams
PPU14-08
Paris
Behr
SW 6528
Cosmos
Sherwin Williams
SW 9151
Daphne
Sherwin Williams
SW 9147
Favorite Jeans
Sherwin Williams
1670
Labrador Blue
Benjamin Moore
830
Harlequin Blue
Benjamin Moore
M530-4
Washed Denim
Behr
S530-4
Jet Set
Behr
CSP-650
Cable Knit Sweater
Benjamin Moore
PPU14-09
Windsurf
Behr