Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue 1679
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| Official page: | Bedford Blue 1679 |
| Code: | 1679 |
| Name: | Bedford Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue?
Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue 1679 is a mid-depth blue with a muted slate cast, reading cooler than a classic denim or primary blue. Its gray influence keeps the color grounded, while the #4E738C value gives it enough blue presence to hold its own on a full wall. In bright daylight, Bedford Blue can appear cleaner and slightly more blue-forward; lower or warmer light tends to bring out its softened, smoky character. It suits bedrooms, home offices, and bathrooms, and can also make a confident choice for painted cabinetry or an exterior front door. Pair it with soft white trim, pale gray stone, weathered oak, brushed nickel, or warm brass for contrast.
Bedford Blue for bedroom (2 photos)
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Bedford Blue for living room (7 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 1679 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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What are Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue undertones?
The supplied digital sample reads as a midtone, muted blue with moderate saturation. Its visible bias leans slightly green relative to a more neutral blue, giving it a blue-green cast rather than a purple-blue one. Benjamin Moore describes Bedford Blue as “a classic shade of blue,” which fits its clearly blue main color family, even though the sample shows that slight greenward lean. Warm artificial light may make the color appear a little less crisp and more subdued, while cool daylight can make its blue character look clearer.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
78, 115, 140
Is Benjamin Moore Bedford Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 204°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
1679 Bedford Blue HSL code: 204, 28%, 43%
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.
How light temperature affects Bedford 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bedford 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
1679
Bedford Blue
Darker shades
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Bedford 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 Bedford Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 24, such as Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows and Hint of Violet.
LRV of Bedford Blue
Bedford Blue has an LRV of 17.43% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 17.43%, 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 | #4E738C |
| RGB Decimal | 78, 115, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 30.59%, 45.10%, 54.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 204° Saturation: 44.29% Value: 54.9% |
| HSL | hsl(204, 28, 43) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 44.29 Magenta: 17.86 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1 |
| YIQ | Y: 106.787 I: -30.082 Q: -0.047 |
| XYZ | X: 14.004 Y: 15.774 Z: 27.111 |
| CIE Lab | L:46.676 a:-6.07 b:-17.76 |
| CIE Luv | L:46.676 u:-17.647 v:-24.673 |
| Decimal | 5141388 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.716, -6.562, -12.671 |
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