A rich mahogany table centers a dining space featuring crisp white wainscoting and walls coated in Van Courtland Blue (Hex #86989E).

Van Courtland Blue HC-145

Benjamin Moore
LRV 31.47

Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue is an elegant, medium-toned blue-gray paint color. With its prominent gray base and subtle green undertones, it acts as a sophisticated, old-world blue that brings a calming depth to both traditional and contemporary spaces.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU HC-145
HEX Code #86989E
Light Reflectance (LRV) 31.47
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Gray
Hidden Undertones Green
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Bedrooms, dining rooms, exteriors, cabinets

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A split digital conceptual board displaying a Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue bedroom above a flat-lay of white oak and rattan.

Digital color test: This serene gray-blue tone applied to bedroom walls, complementing washed white linen and matte black hardware.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Cool northern light
  • Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
  • Key Materials:Washed linen, rattan accents, white oak
  • Hardware Finishes:Matte black
  • Vibe:Serene and grounded

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A split conceptual board showcasing a dusty blue dining room illuminated by chandelier light over a material flat-lay.

Design visualization: A sophisticated slate blue hue framing a dark walnut dining table and unlacquered brass accents.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Dimmed evening chandelier light
  • Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
  • Key Materials:Dark walnut, velvet upholstery
  • Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
  • Architectural Style:Transitional elegance

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Decorator's White Benjamin Moore • CC-20
A digital visualization board featuring a coastal blue exterior facade above a physical flat-lay of cedar shingles and aged copper.

Concept board: This classic coastal blue applied to exterior siding, paired seamlessly with a natural stone foundation.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast natural daylight
  • Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Simply White
  • Key Materials:Cedar shingles, natural stone foundation
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged copper gutters
  • Architectural Style:Coastal traditional

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Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117
A split digital board presenting muted blue shaker kitchen cabinets top-side and a flat-lay of Calacatta marble and satin brass below.

Material exploration: A fresh gray-blue shade applied to kitchen cabinetry, contrasting beautifully with bright white marble countertops.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright kitchen task lighting
  • Wall Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
  • Key Materials:Calacatta marble, white oak floors
  • Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
  • Vibe:Fresh and sophisticated

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