Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue 1623 is a moody, mid-tone blue-gray paint color with subtle green undertones. This sophisticated, muted navy alternative absorbs light beautifully, creating a dramatic yet refined statement for dining rooms, home offices, and kitchen cabinetry.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1623 |
| HEX Code | #67737C |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 18.06 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Kitchen islands, dining rooms, home offices, accent walls, cabinetry |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This muted slate blue hue applied to island cabinetry, paired with white Macaubas quartzite and aged brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm pendant lighting mixed with natural daylight
- Cabinetry Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65)
- Key Materials:White Macaubas quartzite, aged brass, white oak barstools
- Vibe:Transitional elegance
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A moody grey-blue wall color combined with a dark walnut dining table and smoked glass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft evening light with a linear suspension fixture
- Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17)
- Key Materials:Smoked glass, blackened steel, dark walnut
- Vibe:Modern industrial
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Material board: Visualizing a focused grey-blue enveloping office built-ins, accented by a rich mahogany desk.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright northern diffused light
- Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched (Britannia Blue 1623)
- Key Materials:Cognac leather, brushed nickel, rich mahogany
- Vibe:Focused executive
Concept layout: A versatile grey-blue shade tested as a focal wall, complementing light travertine and boucle upholstery.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon western light
- Coordinating Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23)
- Key Materials:Boucle upholstery, light travertine, matte black accents
- Vibe:Contemporary cozy
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital mockup: This classic grey-blue applied to mudroom cubbies, complemented by dark soapstone and polished nickel bin pulls.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning eastern light
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117)
- Key Materials:Polished nickel bin pulls, soapstone, warm terracotta floor tiles
- Vibe:English country modern
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Britannia Blue in real rooms.South-Facing Home Office & Media Den
"This dusty slate blue forms a classic complementary backdrop for the warm honey-pine bookcases and cognac leather seating, though its deep LRV reduces contrast directly behind the dark navy media console."