# Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-deusen-blue-hc-156](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-deusen-blue-hc-156)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Van Deusen Blue
- **Color code:** HC-156
- **HEX:** #485B6E
- **RGB:** 72, 91, 110
- **LRV:** 11.97%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Infinite Deep Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-infinite-deep-sea)
- [Behr English Channel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-english-channel)
- [Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-newburyport-blue-hc-155)
- [Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/kensington-blue-cc-780)
- [Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hudson-bay-1680)
- [Behr Express Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-express-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-batik-sw-7602)
- [Benjamin Moore Indi Go-Go](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-indi-go-go-csp-565)
- [Behr Tidal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tidal)
- [Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-in-the-midnight-hour-1666)
- [Behr Inked](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-inked)
- [Behr Velvet Rope](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-velvet-rope)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Behr Durango Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-durango-blue)
- [Behr Extreme](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-extreme)
- [Behr Superior Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-superior-blue)
- [Behr Shasta Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shasta-lake)
- [Behr Midnight In The Tropics](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-in-the-tropics)
- [Behr Champlain Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-champlain-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/kensington-blue-cc-780)
- [Benjamin Moore Indi Go-Go](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-indi-go-go-csp-565)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hudson-bay-1680)
- [Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-newburyport-blue-hc-155)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-156

## 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.