What 9.02 tells you about Blue Note
The published LRV of Benjamin Moore Blue Note 2129-30 is 9.02. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Blue Note combines navy with dark gray, offering a more gray-influenced deep-blue brief than a clear saturated blue.
The choice beside cognac leather and white shelves
White shelves define the dark wall, while cognac leather contributes warmth without needing another large colored surface.
Draw the proposed dark area on a room photograph and compare it with a broad physical Blue Note sample in shadow. The LRV describes the starting depth, while the size and location of that area determine its role. Check whether adjacent dark furniture remains legible.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
Blue Note has an LRV of 9.02; Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154 is 8.36. The difference is 0.66 points, with Blue Note returning more light under the reference measurement. Blue Note is a deep navy tempered by dark gray. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Compare it with a clearer blue in the same room light before choosing the desired amount of gray. Do not read LRV 9.02 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Benjamin Moore Blue Note 2129-30. The recorded LRV is 9.02. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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