Bracken Blue
What Bracken Blue Actually Looks Like
Bracken Blue reads as a grayed teal, sitting firmly in the middle of the value range. It is neither a pale spa blue nor a deep jewel tone. In good natural light it shows a clear blue-green balance. In lower or artificial light it shifts cooler and more muted, leaning toward a slate-like quality.
Bracken Blue Undertones
The color carries green and gray undertones alongside its blue base. The green keeps it from reading as a pure sky blue, while the gray prevents it from feeling tropical or saturated. This combination gives it a composed, slightly weathered quality that reads as historically grounded rather than trend-driven.
Where Bracken Blue Works Best
Bracken Blue comes from Benjamin Moore's Colonial Williamsburg palette, a licensed collection tied to the historic paint colors of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. That context points it toward traditional or historically influenced interiors, though it works just as well in transitional spaces that want some depth without going dark.
Where to put Bracken Blue
At LRV 33 this color brings enough presence to make a dining room feel intentional and enveloping without going as dark as navy. Use it on all four walls with warm white trim to let the teal read clearly.
The gray-green quality of Bracken Blue is well suited to a room lined with books or dark wood. It holds up against a lot of visual texture and gives the space a settled, serious character.
In a bedroom with moderate natural light, Bracken Blue reads as calming without being cold. Pair it with linen or warm-toned bedding so the gray undertones do not pull the room toward clinical.
A mid-depth teal like this can make a narrow hallway feel more intentional than simply white, and its historical roots suit older homes with traditional millwork. Keep the ceiling lighter to avoid closing the space down.
What to Pair With Bracken Blue
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for this color. In general, Bracken Blue pairs well with warm off-whites on trim, soft ochres or flax tones as accent, and natural wood finishes that keep the space from feeling cold.
Colors that clash with Bracken Blue
If an adjacent room is a blue-gray or cool gray, Bracken Blue can feel redundant and slightly muddy at the transition point.
Under LED bulbs with a high color temperature, the gray undertones in Bracken Blue can intensify and the color may look flatter than expected.
A stark, cool bright white on trim can make Bracken Blue look slightly greenish by contrast and can feel jarring in a traditionally styled room.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 33.3. That puts it in the medium-to-medium-deep range, noticeably darker than most wall colors but not as heavy as deep navy or forest green. Rooms with good natural light handle it easily. Smaller rooms with limited windows will feel more enclosed, which can be an asset or a drawback depending on what you want.
Not at all. It comes from the Colonial Williamsburg collection, so it has historical roots, but its grayed teal tone works in transitional interiors too. If your space has clean lines and neutral furnishings, it reads as sophisticated rather than period-specific.
For most walls, an eggshell gives you a slight sheen that makes the color look more alive than flat without reflecting too much light. In a kitchen or bathroom, a satin is easier to clean. Avoid high-gloss on large wall surfaces as it will amplify every imperfection and make the color look different at every angle.
Yes. Our records show it is available in both interior and exterior formulations from Benjamin Moore.