Oval Room Blue → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue (No.85), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Oval Room Blue
If you love Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue but need a Benjamin Moore alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Oval Room Blue (No.85) is a dark blue with rich blue-green undertones. A sophisticated, muted teal-blue named for the oval rooms in Georgian architecture. More blue than Inchyra Blue, more green than a navy. One of F&B's most distinctive and beloved colors. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 15) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Oval Room Blue and every Benjamin Moore color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Aegean Teal (2136-40) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Aegean Teal is lighter. Oval Room Blue is darker and more muted. Similar blue-green character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Oval Room Blue
Aegean Teal is lighter. Oval Room Blue is darker and more muted. Similar blue-green character.
| Oval Room Blue | Aegean Teal | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 15 | 24.46 |
| Hex | #758C8F | #8FA9A3 |
| Undertone | Rich Blue-Green | Rich Teal |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Oval Room Blue has rich blue-green undertones. A sophisticated, muted teal-blue named for the oval rooms in Georgian architecture. More blue than Inchyra Blue, more green than a navy. One of F&B's most distinctive and beloved colors.
Aegean Teal has rich teal undertones. BM's 2021 Color of the Year. A complex, intriguing teal that balances blue and green beautifully. Rich without being dark.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Oval Room Blue's rich blue-green quality may read differently than Aegean Teal's rich teal character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Oval Room Blue in Your Room
In bright natural light, the teal-blue quality is striking and beautiful. In dim rooms, it reads as a moody dark teal-gray. Under warm light, the green emerges. Under cool light, the blue dominates. A chameleon color that rewards attention.
Aegean Teal in Your Room
In bright light, the blue and green play off each other beautifully. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated gray-teal. Pairs well with warm neutrals and brass.
LRV and Brightness
Oval Room Blue has an LRV of 15, while Aegean Teal has an LRV of 24.46. That means Aegean Teal reflects more light. If you switch from Oval Room Blue to Aegean Teal, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball recommends Oval Room Blue for: living room, dining room, bedroom, accent wall, office. With an LRV of 15, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Aegean Teal is recommended for: living room, bedroom, accent wall, bathroom, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Aegean Teal in the same rooms you planned for Oval Room Blue.
Oval Room Blue in Other Brands
Looking for Oval Room Blue equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Oval Room Blue (No.85) is Aegean Teal (2136-40) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Aegean Teal is lighter. Oval Room Blue is darker and more muted. Similar blue-green character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Oval Room Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with rich blue-green undertones and an LRV of 15. Aegean Teal is a Benjamin Moore color with rich teal undertones and an LRV of 24.46. With a Delta E of 5.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.