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.
Bellbottom Blues for bedroom
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Bellbottom Blues for living room
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Benjamin Moore CSP-655 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore CSP-655 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues undertones?
The undertone of Bellbottom Blues 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#386B8C
RGB code:
56, 107, 140
Is Benjamin Moore Bellbottom Blues CSP-655 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 204° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
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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