Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968

What are Benjamin Moore Basic Blue undertones?

The undertone of Basic Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Basic Blue CC-968 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 234° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CC-968 Basic Blue HSL code: 234, 33%, 37%

• 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 Basic 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:

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 Basic 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.

Darker shades

CC-968
Basic Blue

• CC-964
  Blue Grotto

  

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 Basic Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 54, such as Benjamin Moore Upper West Side and Himalayan Trek.

CC-968
Basic Blue

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

LRV of Basic Blue

Basic Blue has an LRV of 8.42% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3F457D
RGB Decimal	63, 69, 125
RGB Percent	24.71%, 27.06%, 49.02%
HSV	Hue: 234° Saturation: 49.6% Value: 49.02%
HSL	hsl(234, 33, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 49.6 Magenta: 44.8 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.98
YIQ	Y: 73.59 I: -21.571 Q: 16.158
XYZ	X: 7.878 Y: 6.793 Z: 20.293
CIE Lab	L:31.331 a:13.991 b:-32.635
CIE Luv	L:31.331 u:-5.368 v:-44.835
Decimal	4146557
Hunter Lab	26.064, 8.344, -27.917