Benjamin Moore Azurite CW-670

What are Benjamin Moore Azurite undertones?

The undertone of Azurite can be accurately described as a 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Azurite CW-670 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 198° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-670 Azurite HSL code: 198, 27%, 44%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Azurite

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Azurite:

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-670
Azurite

• 1678
  Blue Nose

  

• HC-152
  Whipple Blue

  

• AF-525
  Fiji

  

Darker shades

CW-670
Azurite

• AF-520
  Schooner

  

• 1679
  Bedford Blue

  

• 1665
  Mozart Blue

  

• CSP-685
  Stained Glass

  

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 Azurite with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

CW-670
Azurite

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

LRV of Azurite

Azurite has an LRV of 20.81% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#517C8E
RGB Decimal	81, 124, 142
RGB Percent	31.76%, 48.63%, 55.69%
HSV	Hue: 198° Saturation: 42.96% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(198, 27, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 42.96 Magenta: 12.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 113.195 I: -31.408 Q: -3.494
XYZ	X: 15.481 Y: 18.117 Z: 28.265
CIE Lab	L:49.637 a:-9.857 b:-14.415
CIE Luv	L:49.637 u:-20.252 v:-19.398
Decimal	5340302
Hunter Lab	42.564, -9.561, -9.578