Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue CW-565
| Official page: | Anderson Blue CW-565 |
| Code: | CW-565 |
| Name: | Anderson Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue?
Enhance your space with the soothing touch of Anderson Blue from Benjamin Moore. This versatile hue brings a sense of calm and elegance to any room it graces. Pair Anderson Blue with crisp white accents for a fresh, modern look, or combine it with warm neutrals for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Complement this serene shade with accents in deep navy and soft greys to create a harmonious color palette that evokes a sense of tranquility and sophistication.
Anderson Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Anderson Blue for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore CW-565 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore CW-565 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue undertones?
The undertones of Anderson Blue can be accurately described as a Green and Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#96BFB8
RGB code:
150, 191, 184
Is Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue CW-565 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 170° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
CW-565 Anderson Blue HSL code: 170, 24%, 67%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Anderson Blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Anderson Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
CW-565
Anderson Blue
Darker shades
CW-565
Anderson Blue
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Anderson Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 350, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Anderson Blue
Anderson Blue has an LRV of 48.02% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 48.02%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #96BFB8 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 150, 191, 184 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.82%, 74.90%, 72.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 170° Saturation: 21.47% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 24, 67) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 21.47 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.66 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 177.943 I: -22.183 Q: -10.851 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.857 Y: 47.205 Z: 52.346 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.321 a:-15.066 b:-0.951 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.321 u:-20.937 v:1.083 | |
| Decimal | 9879480 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.706, -16.685, 2.922 | |
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