Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep blue-green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor and if it might be right for your home!

Deep, bold colors are a fun paint option. They make spaces feel both cozy and dramatic.

One such color is Dark Harbor. This beautiful mix of blue and green feels earthy and grounded, but it still has that modern edge that keeps it looking fresh.

Let’s dive into the details and see if Benjamin Moore Dark Harbor is the right bold, moody shade for you.

Dark Harbor, Benjamin Moore, CSP-720

Dark Harbor is a dark saturated blue-green, reminiscent of deep waters. It's perfect for those who like bold, dark color choices.

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Color Family

Dark Harbor is in the blue family.

Light Reflectance Value

8

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 8, Dark Harbor is a very dark paint color. It will absorb a lot of light, making a space feel dramatic and moody.

RGB Colors

R: 30 G: 72 B: 80

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#1E4850

Undertones

Dark Harbor is a blue paint color with strong green undertones. It can look blue, teal, or green in certain lighting.

In south-facing rooms with warm natural light, Dark Harbor will appear a bit lighter and warmer, leaning more green or teal.

In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Dark Harbor will lean cooler, appearing as a dark blue.

Best uses

I like to use dark paint colors like Dark Harbor for:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Accent wall
• Interior doors
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore River Blue
• Behr Ocean Abyss
• Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight
• Benjamin Moore Teal
• Behr Nocturne Blue
• Sherwin Williams Seaworthy
• Benjamin Moore Twilight

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Coordinating Colors

As a dark cool color, Dark Harbor pairs well with other cool tones, including blues, greens, grays, and crisp whites.

It also pairs well with yellows, taupes, beiges, and tans.

Soft blue-gray-greens:

• Sylvan Mist
• Seacliff Heights
• Heavenly Blue
• Bali
• Palladian Blue

Mid to dark cool grays:

• Porch Swing
• Steep Cliff Gray
• Gray Pinstripe
• Night Train
• Templeton Gray

Soft green-grays:

• Salisbury Green
• Aganthus Green
• Saybrook Sage
• Antique Jade
• Prescott Green

Trim Colors

Because Dark Harbor is a cool paint color, I'd pair it with bright whites for trim:

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Dark Harbor.

What color is Dark Harbor?

Dark Harbor is a blue paint color with strong green undertones. It can look blue, teal, or green in certain lighting.

It will appear more green or teal in brighter spaces and more blue in darker spaces.

What's the difference: BM Dark Harbor Vs Hale Navy?

Dark Harbor and Hale Navy share many similarities on paper. Both dark blue hues, and both have an LRV of 8, meaning neither is noticeably darker or lighter than the other.

However, they are different colors. Dark Harbor is more blue-green and more saturated; Hale Navy is more neutral and more muted.

Hale Navy is an extremely popular paint color, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right choice for your home. It really depends if you want more of a bold look or something more subtle.

Swatch both, review them in different lighting, and see which you prefer!

Is BM Dark Harbor gray?

No, Ben More Dark Harbor is not gray. Dark Harbor is a deep blue with strong green undertones, giving it a blue, green, or teal appearance depending on a space's lighting.

What color trim goes with BM Dark Harbor?

Since it's a cool paint color, BM Dark Harbor looks great with bright whites for trim. Try BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.

Can you use Dark Harbor on the exterior?

Benjamin Moore does not have Dark Harbor available in exterior paint.

What's the difference: BM Dark Harbor Vs River Blue?

BM Dark Harbor and River Blue share many similiarties!

Their LRVs are almost the same, meaning neither is noticeably lighter or darker than the other.

Dark Harbor leans more green / more saturated and River Blue more blue / more muted.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Thanks for reading!