How popular is Slate Blue?
Searches per month · USAbout 1,330 searches a month in the USAbout the same on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Slate Blue” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Slate Blue
Slate Blue is a refined, medium-light gray with cool undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 43.21 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Slate Blue, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Slate Blue
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- 1648
- Hex
- #9BB1BB
- RGB
- 155, 177, 187
- HSL
- 199, 19%, 67%
- CMYK
- 17, 5, 0, 27Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 70.9, -5.4, -7.6
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-slate-blue
- LRV
- 43.21 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.