Blue Nose
What Blue Nose Actually Looks Like
Blue Nose reads as a true medium-depth slate blue, sitting solidly between a pale sky and a deep navy. It has enough depth to feel anchored on a wall without going dark. In strong daylight it leans cleaner and more distinctly blue. In lower or artificial light it can pull noticeably cooler and slightly grayer, so it never quite disappears into neutrality. This is a color that stays recognizably blue across most conditions.
Blue Nose Undertones
The hex and RGB values point to a color built on blue with meaningful gray content and a touch of green that surfaces in certain lights. Do not expect a warm or purple lean. In warm incandescent light the green note can become more visible. In cool north-facing rooms the gray comes forward and the color reads closer to a quiet steel blue.
Where Blue Nose Works Best
With an LRV in the low twenties, Blue Nose absorbs a fair amount of light. It works best in rooms that get reliable natural light or where you want a deliberate, enveloping effect. Smaller windowless spaces will feel noticeably darker. Larger rooms with good daylight or generous artificial lighting carry it well.
Where to put Blue Nose
In a living room with decent window exposure, Blue Nose creates a settled, calm atmosphere. Keep trim bright and cool-white to sharpen the contrast and stop the color from feeling heavy.
The cool gray-blue character makes it a reasonable bedroom choice where you want a restful, low-stimulation tone. Use warm bedding and natural wood furniture to balance the coolness of the walls.
Blue Nose can focus a home office without being oppressive, provided the room gets adequate light. In a dim office it will feel dark by midday, so factor in your window situation before committing.
Benjamin Moore lists this color as available for exterior use. On siding or a front door it reads as a confident, classic slate blue that pairs naturally with white trim and dark hardware.
What to Pair With Blue Nose
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Blue Nose CC-800 at this time. As a general pairing direction, it works well alongside crisp whites with cool or neutral bases, warm natural wood tones that add contrast without fighting the blue-gray, and soft off-whites that keep the palette calm rather than stark.
Colors that clash with Blue Nose
Blue Nose is a genuinely cool color. Placing it next to strong warm yellows or orange-adjacent tones creates a harsh contrast that makes both colors look worse.
Combining a color with an LRV under 25 with dark flooring in a room that lacks good natural light results in a space that feels cave-like rather than cozy.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore code is CC-800, the hex is #63879F, and the LRV is 23.79. That LRV puts it in the medium-dark range, meaning it will visibly absorb light rather than reflect it.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers it in both interior and exterior finishes, so it is a usable option for siding, shutters, or doors as well as interior walls.
Yes, noticeably. On a south-facing wall with warm daylight it reads as a cleaner, more vivid slate blue. On a north-facing wall the gray content comes forward and it can feel cooler and more muted. Sample it in your actual room before deciding.
Eggshell is the most common choice for living areas and bedrooms because it provides a small amount of light reflection without highlighting imperfections. Satin works for kitchens or bathrooms where washability matters. Flat or matte will make the color feel softer and slightly deeper.