Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green 687
| Official page: | Annapolis Green 687 |
| Code: | 687 |
| Name: | Annapolis Green |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green?
Benjamin Moore 687 Annapolis Green is a vibrant hue that brings a sense of nature indoors. This dynamic color can be complemented with neutrals like Benjamin Moore 950 Silken Pine or grounded with deeper tones like Benjamin Moore 1585 Peale Green. Pairing Benjamin Moore 687 with shades like Benjamin Moore 945 Normandy or Benjamin Moore OC-74 Seal Rock can create a harmonious palette that evokes a serene atmosphere. The versatility of this color allows for endless possibilities in creating a space that feels fresh and inviting.
Annapolis Green 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 Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Benjamin Moore 687 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.
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Annapolis Green for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green undertones?
The undertone of Annapolis Green can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#C1D2CE
RGB code:
193, 210, 206
Is Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green 687 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 166° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
687 Annapolis Green HSL code: 166, 16%, 79%
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.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Annapolis Green
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Annapolis Green:
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
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Darker shades
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 Annapolis Green with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 346, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Annapolis Green
Annapolis Green has an LRV of 61.34% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 61.34%, 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 | #C1D2CE |  |
| RGB Decimal | 193, 210, 206 | |
| RGB Percent | 75.69%, 82.35%, 80.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 166° Saturation: 8.1% Value: 82.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 16, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.1 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.9 Key: 17.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.461 I: -8.845 Q: -4.841 | |
| XYZ | X: 56.176 Y: 61.886 Z: 67.361 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.853 a:-6.484 b:0.019 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.853 u:-9.116 v:1.153 | |
| Decimal | 12702414 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.668, -10.203, 4.299 | |
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