Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue

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All the details you need to get to know this beautiful color from Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue is not to be confused with Wythe Blue. They are two different colors but because of their names, they can get confused easily.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue is a gorgeous deep blue that has a wonderful depth of color!

Let’s get into the details so you can decide if this color is right for you.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue is a hint of Prussian blue with a touch of gray. It is part of the Williamsburg Paint Color Collections, which makes sense when you consider it’s name.

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Williamsburg Wythe Blue Undertones

It’s a blue with a touch of gray to be direct. It’s a darker blue that is cool but has a touch of gray which makes the blue a bit more muted.

Whenever you add gray to a color it mutes it and makes it a bit more neutral even though it’s a color.

What is the LRV?

LRV stands for Light Reflective Value. It’s a scale from 0-100 that measures the amount of light a paint color reflects.

Zero is the darkest black and 100 is the brightest white.

The LRV of Williamsburg Wythe Blue is 33.4 making it a medium toned color but a bit on the darker side. If you have a room without a ton of light this color might be too much on all four walls.

It might be better suited to an accent wall in that case, or maybe a piece of furniture or an architectural feature.

It would be great if you wanted to create a dark and moody bedroom but didn’t want it too dark. And if you have a lot of natural light then go for it!

How Light Affects This Paint Color

Paint colors can look very different depending on what type of light a room has. Here are some general tips:

• North-facing rooms have a light that tends to be a little cooler in nature and will come off slightly blue. Light colors will be a bit more muted or washed out while darker colors will be stunning.
• East-facing rooms will have brighter light in the morning and less in the evenings. The evening light will be a bit cooler. In the morning with sunrise, the bright sun will be warm. Warm color palettes are great for these spaces because they will help balance the cool feel of the evenings.
• South-facing rooms have consistent warm light throughout the day. The light really shows off the colors, dark will be very bright, and light colors will shine. Both warm and cool color palettes look good in a south-facing room.
• West-facing rooms have warm light in the evening and cooler light in the morning. Basically, it’s the opposite of east-facing.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue will be more blue in the cool northern light but in the warmer lights of south (and east/west depending on the time of day) the gray will keep it more muted.

How to know if a paint color is right for you?

The best way to judge if a color is good for you then you will want to put a swatch on the wall and look at it over a few days. Look at it in different lights and decide if you really like it.

You can do this by getting a sample from the paint store and using a brush to put it up on the walls, but then you are left with a can that you can’t do anything with. Those samples are used with poor quality paint and aren’t meant for use on your walls permanently.

I recommend going with Samplize. They are a company that will send you a 12X12 peel and stick swatch of a paint color that you can stick to the wall. When you are done just peel it off and throw it away.

It’s easy and much less messy!

Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Wythe Blue Whole Home Color Palette

Where can I use it?

This all depends on the type of light you receive in a room. If you have a darker room I wouldn’t use Williwmasburg Wythe Blue in it unless you are going for a dark, moody bedroom, or a darker dining room.

If you have a lighter space then it would be a great color. Here are some places I recommend using this color:

• Accent walls
• Bedrooms
• Dining Rooms
• Architectural Features
• Walls above wainscoting that is white
• Furniture
• Cabinets – especially an island in a kitchen

Williamsburg Wythe Blue Front Door

This photo was shared to Benjamin Moore’s Facebook page highlighting the color on the front door.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue Architectural Features

What colors go well with Williamsburg Wythe Blue?

Creamy whites and light tans or beiges look great with Williamsburg Wythe Blue. The warmth in these colors balances well with the cool of WWB.

On the other hand, cold whites and light blues also look amazing because they all are on the same side of coolness.

Because WWB is pretty dark I would stick with lighter colors. If you pair it with dark colors you might find that your room is resembling a cave.

What is the best white trim color to use?

There are a couple from Benjamin Moore that I like and they are Ice Mist and Decorator’s White. Both of these colors are cool and will contrast well with Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

Now you could go with a warmer white which would be a great contrast and keep the space from becoming too cool. In this case, I would look at Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace or Sherwin Williams Pure White.

What colors are similar?

Let’s compare Williamsburg Wythe Blue to other colors and see which ones you like better.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue vs. Wythe Blue

Both of these colors are gorgeous but you can see they are very different, even though their name says otherwise.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue is a blue with gray undertones. Wythe Blue is a blue with gray and green undertones. You can clearly see the green when you put them side by side.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue has an LRV of 33.4 and Wythe Blue sits at 48.11. Wythe Blue is a considerably lighter color then Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue vs. SW Drizzle

These two colors are really similar. They have a pretty close LRV, Williamsburg Wythe Blue is 33.4 and Sherwin Williams Drizzle is at 39. That makes Drizzle a little lighter.

The big difference between the two is that Drizzle has a touch of green undertones whereas Williamsburg Wythe Blue does not.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue vs. Farrow & Ball Stone Blue

Stone Blue is a very unique color because it has a touch of red in it, which makes it a little warmer and gives it the ability to pair really nicely with warm colors.

Stone Blue has an LRV of 29 which makes it a bit darker than Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

Williamsburg Wythe Blue vs. Sea Star

These two are pretty close in Light Reflective Value. Sea Star has an LRV of 32.99 and Williamsburg Wythe Blue is at 33.4. Yes, very similar indeed!

The difference between the two is that Sea Star has a touch of green undertones and a lot more gray. It’s much more muted of a blue than Williamsburg Wythe Blue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular Benjamin Moore Blue?

When you compare all the blue colors from Benjamin Moore you will see that Hale Navy is the most popular blue.

What is the difference between Wythe Blue and Williamsburg Wythe Blue?

Williamsburg Wythe Blue is a Prussian blue with a hint of gray. Wythe Blue is more of a blue-green with a touch of gray. It’s the green that makes them different.

What blue paint does Joanna Gaines use?

The Fixer Upper star prefers Rainy Days by Magnolia Home or Clean and Crisp by Farrow & Ball.

Other Light Blue Paint Colors You Might Like:

• Sherwin Williams Krypton
• Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue
• Sherwin Williams Naval
• Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
• Sherwin Williams Sea Salt