Is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore HC-156 Van Deusen Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertone is #485B6E .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

RGB code is 72, 91, 110 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156

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Van Deusen Blue for bedroom (11 photos)
Van Deusen Blue for living room (12 photos)
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue for bathroom (8 photos)
Benjamin Moore HC-156 on kitchen cabinets (10 photos)
Van Deusen Blue for exterior (3 photos)
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue reviews (8 photos)
What are Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertones?
Is Van Deusen Blue HC-156 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Van Deusen Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Van Deusen Blue HC-156
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Van Deusen Blue HC-156
Code:	HC-156
Name:	Van Deusen Blue
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) is one of those blues that feels classic without going preppy. It’s deep and slightly muted, so it reads calm on the wall - not neon, not navy-black - just a confident, lived-in blue that works with both modern and traditional homes. You'll see it look especially good next to warm wood, crisp white trim, and brass or matte black hardware.

If you love the vibe but want darker, take a look at Hudson Bay; it leans deeper and moodier. If you want the same family but lighter and airier, Andes Summit is a great step down in depth.

Van Deusen Blue for bedroom (11 photos)

Van Deusen Blue is that "instant grown-up" bedroom move - paint the wall behind the bed and the whole room suddenly feels pulled together. In these photos it looks especially good when you take it up into a tray ceiling or frame it with crisp white crown molding (so the blue feels tailored, not heavy). Notice how brass or gold-toned sconces pop against it, and how white bedding keeps everything bright and clean. It also loves warm wood - think walnut nightstands, a classic sleigh bed, or even a simple rustic plank headboard for a more casual vibe. And yes, it totally works in a kid’s room too - bold art and playful bedding look sharper and more intentional on this kind of deep blue.

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Van Deusen Blue for living room (12 photos)

Van Deusen Blue is basically an inky navy that can look very deep on big walls - so if your living room doesn’t get great light, just know it may read almost charcoal at night. It’s amazing for traditional/Victorian-ish details though: paint the fireplace wall (or even the whole mantel) and suddenly the trim looks more architectural, especially with crisp white and a round brass/gilt mirror like in the photos. If you want it to feel more relaxed and lived-in (not formal-library), go eclectic/boho with a colorful rug and mixed pillows—those bright accents really wake the blue up. For a modern/industrial vibe, a geometric paneled accent wall + a black leather sofa totally works, but keep nearby walls lighter so it doesn’t feel heavy.

Tip: warm it up with natural wood (oak, walnut) and a few plants—this shade loves that contrast.

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Benjamin Moore HC-156 for bathroom (8 photos)

HC-156 is that inky, moody blue that instantly sharpens a bathroom. It looks amazing with bright white wainscoting and clean trim. Add warm brass - mirrors, sconces, pulls - and it feels classic fast. On a vanity, it reads tailored and expensive without trying too hard.
Want more personality? Pair it with blue floral or leafy wallpaper. Just know: in low light, it can look almost navy. Use warm bulbs (2700–3000K) so it doesn’t turn icy.

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Benjamin Moore HC-156 on kitchen cabinets (10 photos)

Van Deusen Blue on kitchen cabinets is that deep blue that makes the whole space feel pulled together. It plays really well with crisp white backsplash tile and stainless (like in the photo with the hood), so the kitchen stays bright instead of heavy.

For countertops, you’ve got a few “can’t miss” options:

Warm butcher block / oak (instant cozy, perfect with open shelves and plants).
White quartz or marble-look quartz with soft gray veining (clean, classic, and super safe).
Real marble if you want drama: Calacatta, Statuario, or Arabescato look gorgeous against this blue.
Dark stone works too (like that deep, almost-black top in the last photo), but then keep the backsplash lighter so it doesn’t get moody-fast.

Tip: If you’re choosing hardware, go brass for warmth or matte black for a sharper look.

Van Deusen Blue kitchen cabinets inspiration

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Van Deusen Blue for exterior (3 photos)

Van Deusen Blue is such a smart exterior pick when you want classic but not boring. It looks amazing on a front door against brick (instant curb appeal), and it also holds up beautifully on siding - especially with crisp white trim like in these photos.

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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue reviews (8 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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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Van Deusen 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

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Darker shades

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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 Van Deusen Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

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LRV of Van Deusen Blue

Van Deusen Blue has an LRV of 11.97% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 11.97%, 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

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Format	Code
HEX	#485B6E
RGB Decimal	72, 91, 110
RGB Percent	28.24%, 35.69%, 43.14%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 34.55% Value: 43.14%
HSL	hsl(210, 21, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 34.55 Magenta: 17.27 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.86
YIQ	Y: 87.485 I: -17.428 Q: 1.894
XYZ	X: 9.227 Y: 9.985 Z: 16.189
CIE Lab	L:37.816 a:-2.169 b:-13.167
CIE Luv	L:37.816 u:-9.848 v:-17.399
Decimal	4741998
Hunter Lab	31.599, -3.177, -8.255

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Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156

What color is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?

Van Deusen Blue for bedroom (11 photos)

Van Deusen Blue for living room (12 photos)

Benjamin Moore HC-156 for bathroom (8 photos)

Benjamin Moore HC-156 on kitchen cabinets (10 photos)

Van Deusen Blue for exterior (3 photos)

Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue reviews (8 photos)