Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968
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- Basic Blue for bedroom (1 photo)
- Basic Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Basic Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore CC-968 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Basic Blue reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Basic Blue undertones?
- Is Basic Blue CC-968 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Basic Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Basic Blue CC-968
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Basic Blue CC-968 |
| Code: | CC-968 |
| Name: | Basic Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Basic Blue?
Benjamin Moore Basic Blue CC-968 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable violet cast that keeps it from reading like a primary navy. Its medium-dark depth gives walls definition without turning them completely blackened, while the restrained saturation makes the color feel composed rather than bright. In daylight, Basic Blue can show its inky blue-violet character more clearly; under warm lamps, it may appear darker and slightly more softened. It suits a study, dining room, powder room, or bedroom where a stronger wall color is welcome. Pair it with soft off-whites, pale greige, warm oak, aged brass, or charcoal accents for contrast that does not compete with the shade.
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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?
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 8.42%, 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 | #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 |
