Bermuda Blue
What Bermuda Blue Actually Looks Like
Bermuda Blue is a rich, deep blue with a teal quality that keeps it from reading as a true navy. It is dark enough to feel bold and enveloping on walls, but the blue-green warmth in it prevents it from going cold or inky. In a well-lit room it reads as a vivid, mid-depth jewel blue. In low or north-facing light it can pull almost as dark as a midnight blue, losing much of its teal character.
Bermuda Blue Undertones
The color sits squarely between blue and teal. There is a green component that surfaces most clearly when the color is placed next to a true navy or a pure blue, where Bermuda Blue will look noticeably warmer and more aquatic by comparison. It does not carry purple or violet. In artificial warm light the green undertone can recede, letting the color read as a cleaner, deeper blue.
Where Bermuda Blue Works Best
Bermuda Blue is a committed, high-drama choice. It works well where you want a room to feel anchored and immersive. Because the LRV is low, it absorbs light rather than reflecting it, so pair it with good artificial lighting if you use it in a space without generous natural light. It holds up well on cabinetry, an accent wall, or exterior trim and shutters, where the depth reads as intentional rather than cave-like.
Where to put Bermuda Blue
Used on all four walls, Bermuda Blue makes a living room feel wrapped and intimate. Keep furnishings in natural linen, warm wood, or aged leather so the room does not tip toward cold. Good overhead and task lighting is important given how much light the color absorbs.
A deep, focused color like this can make a home office feel deliberate and calm. It reads well behind a monitor without the eye-strain that stark white can create, and the teal quality keeps it from feeling oppressive during long work sessions.
In a bathroom with white tile and brass fixtures, Bermuda Blue on the walls acts as a strong graphic backdrop. Keep the ceiling light or white so the room does not close in. Even a small bathroom can carry this color if the fixtures and trim are kept crisp.
Bermuda Blue is a standout choice for shutters or a front door against a light or white facade. The depth reads as sophisticated rather than trendy outdoors, and the teal lean distinguishes it from a standard navy without being unexpected.
The color's darkness makes a bedroom feel cocoon-like, which many people find genuinely restful. Use white or very light trim to give the eye a place to rest, and layer in warm textiles to balance the cool blue-green tone.
What to Pair With Bermuda Blue
No specific Benjamin Moore coordinating colors are listed for this color in our database. As a general pairing strategy, Bermuda Blue responds well to warm whites, natural wood tones, brass or unlacquered bronze hardware, and soft terracotta or rust accents that play against its cool teal-blue character.
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Colors that clash with Bermuda Blue
If an adjacent room is painted in a cool blue-gray, Bermuda Blue can make the transition feel abrupt and the two colors compete without resolving.
Polished chrome and cool silver hardware can make the teal undertone feel stark and a little cold against such a dark base.
In a basement or interior room with little to no natural light, Bermuda Blue will read much darker than you expect from the chip, potentially feeling oppressive.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 12.26, which is quite low. That number tells you the color reflects very little light back into the room. It matters because in smaller or darker rooms it will feel significantly darker than it looks on a small paint chip. Always sample it at a large scale in your actual space before committing.
Bermuda Blue 2061-30 is available both online and in Benjamin Moore retail locations. You can order it from authorized dealers who carry the Benjamin Moore line.
An eggshell finish is a solid all-around choice for walls because it is easy to clean and does not amplify the darkness the way a flat finish can. If you want a little more depth and drama, a satin finish works well, especially in a dining room or bedroom. Save high-gloss for trim or cabinetry only.
Sherwin-Williams Oceanside SW 6496 is the most commonly cited cross-brand equivalent. It shares the deep teal-blue character, though the two are not identical. Always sample both in your space before deciding.