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Nelson Blue CW-635
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Undertone: Subtle green undertone
In CIELAB, Nelson Blue sits at L* 84.9, a* -3.8, b* 2.0. Its hue angle is 152° and its chroma is 4.3, so it leans green only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 28%.
LRV 65.4: light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 65.4, Nelson Blue is lighter than 72% of Benjamin Moore colors. The most forgiving range for whole-house walls. Keeps rooms bright without glare.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Nelson Blue
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt | SW 6204 | 1.70 | Very close | |
| Kingston | SW 9677 | 1.90 | Very close | |
| Serenely | SW 9632 | 1.96 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Nelson Blue
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serene Journey | BIC-11 | 0.78 | Practically identical | |
| Salt Glaze | PPU12-11 | 1.36 | Very close | |
| Wind Fresh White | HDC-CT-23 | 1.43 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Breeze | CSP-665 | 0.87 | Practically identical | |
| Gray Cashmere | 2138-60 | 1.18 | Very close | |
| Ice Cap | 1576 | 1.21 | Very close | |
| Pale Smoke | 1584 | 1.73 | Very close | |
| Quiet Moments | 1563 | 1.76 | Very close | |
| Smoky Green | CC-700 | 1.76 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Polar Sky 1674 · lighter, LRV 68.8
- Polar Sky CC-790 · lighter, LRV 68.8
- Serene Breeze 449 · lighter, LRV 68.5
- Annapolis Green 687 · darker, LRV 61.3
- Palace Pearl CW-650 · darker, LRV 61.7
- Sleigh Bells 1480 · darker, LRV 60.4
Colors that go with Nelson Blue
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Touch of Gray 2116-60 · complementary (180°)
- Gray Owl OC-52 · analogous (−30°)
- Pale Smoke 1584 · analogous (+30°)
- Violet Sparkle 1422 · triadic (120°)
- Organdy 1248 · triadic (240°)
Nelson Blue vs popular colors
- Gray Cashmere (Benjamin Moore 2138-60, ΔE 1.2) is about as light, more yellow/warm.
- Sea Salt (Sherwin-Williams SW 6204, ΔE 1.7) is darker (LRV 63.2 vs 65.4), more yellow/warm.
- Gray Owl (Benjamin Moore OC-52, ΔE 3.2) is about as light, more yellow/warm, more red/pink.