Mount Saint Anne (1565)
A medium blue-gray with a coastal New England quality. More blue than a typical gray, more gray than a typical blue. The color of the sky before a storm rolls in off the Atlantic.
About Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne
Mount Saint Anne (1565) is a blue from Benjamin Moore's collection with an LRV of 18.45 and medium blue-gray undertones. A medium blue-gray with a coastal New England quality. More blue than a typical gray, more gray than a typical blue. The color of the sky before a storm rolls in off the Atlantic.
At an LRV of just 18.45, Mount Saint Anne is a dark, dramatic color that absorbs most of the light that hits it. This makes it perfect for creating bold, moody statements on accent walls, front doors, shutters, and exterior trim. It commands attention and creates a striking contrast with white or light-colored trim. Use it where you want real visual impact. In full room applications, generous lighting and light-colored furnishings prevent the space from feeling oppressive.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Mount Saint Anne has an LRV of 18.45, placing it in the dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Mount Saint Anne has medium blue-gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A medium blue-gray with a coastal New England quality. More blue than a typical gray, more gray than a typical blue. The color of the sky before a storm rolls in off the Atlantic. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
The blue-gray shifts with light throughout the day. In morning light, it reads bluer. In afternoon warmth, it grays down. A dynamic, interesting color that rewards attention.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Mount Saint Anne with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Mount Saint Anne
Benjamin Moore recommends Mount Saint Anne for: bedroom, bathroom, office, living room, exterior.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Storm Cloud is close. Both are moody medium blue-grays.
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Compass Blue is lighter but similar character.
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These colors pair beautifully with Mount Saint Anne for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne is Storm Cloud (SW 6249) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Storm Cloud is close. Both are moody medium blue-grays. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Mount Saint Anne has medium blue-gray undertones. A medium blue-gray with a coastal New England quality. More blue than a typical gray, more gray than a typical blue. The color of the sky before a storm rolls in off the Atlantic. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Mount Saint Anne (1565) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.45, which puts it in the dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 18.45, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Mount Saint Anne leans neutral, with medium blue-gray undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. The blue-gray shifts with light throughout the day. In morning light, it reads bluer. In afternoon warmth, it grays down. A dynamic, interesting color that rewards attention.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.