Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues CSP-655
| Official page: | Bellbottom Blues CSP-655 |
| Code: | CSP-655 |
| Name: | Bellbottom Blues |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues?
Benjamin Moore CSP-655 Bellbottom Blues exudes a sense of calming sophistication with its rich, deep hue that embodies timeless elegance. This striking color adds depth and character to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in bedrooms or a stylish focal point in living rooms. Whether used as an accent wall or for all-over coverage, Bellbottom Blues elevates the visual appeal of a room while providing a versatile backdrop for various decor styles. Embrace the modern allure of CSP-655 in home offices or libraries to promote creativity and productivity, or bring a touch of luxury to dining areas for intimate gatherings and memorable meals. Allow Bellbottom Blues to transform your interiors into inviting sanctuaries where comfort and style harmoniously coexist.
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What are Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues undertones?
Bellbottom Blues has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#386B8C
RGB code:
56, 107, 140
Is Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues CSP-655 cool or warm?
At 204° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
CSP-655 Bellbottom Blues HSL code: 204, 43%, 38%
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 Bellbottom Blues
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues:
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
CSP-655
Bellbottom Blues
Darker shades
CSP-655
Bellbottom Blues
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 Bellbottom Blues 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 Bellbottom Blues
Bellbottom Blues has an LRV of 15.48% 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 15.48%, 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 | #386B8C | |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 107, 140 | |
| RGB Percent | 21.96%, 41.96%, 54.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 204° Saturation: 60.0% Value: 54.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 43, 38) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 60.0 Magenta: 23.57 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 95.513 I: -40.995 Q: -0.519 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.62 Y: 13.248 Z: 26.749 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.135 a:-6.736 b:-23.302 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.135 u:-21.247 v:-32.533 | |
| Decimal | 3697548 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.398, -6.712, -18.092 |
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