Benjamin Moore Blue Allure 771
| Official page: | Blue Allure 771 |
| Code: | 771 |
| Name: | Blue Allure |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Blue Allure?
Transform your space with the elegant allure of Benjamin Moore 771 Blue Allure. This captivating shade adds a touch of sophistication and tranquility to any room. Pair Blue Allure with crisp white accents for a fresh and modern look, or combine it with warm neutrals like Benjamin Moore 369 Gardenia or cool greys like Benjamin Moore HC-170 Stonington Gray for a more balanced palette. Whether you're looking to create a calming bedroom retreat or a stylish living area, Blue Allure is a versatile choice that will bring a sense of serenity to your home. Elevate your decor with this timeless and serene color that pairs beautifully with a range of complementary hues.
Blue Allure for bedroom
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Blue Allure for living room
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Benjamin Moore 771 on kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Blue Allure reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Blue Allure undertones?
The undertone of Blue Allure 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#C0DFE7
RGB code:
192, 223, 231
Is Benjamin Moore Blue Allure 771 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 192° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
771 Blue Allure HSL code: 192, 45%, 83%
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.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Blue Allure
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Blue Allure:
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
Darker shades
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 Blue Allure with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Blue Allure
Blue Allure has an LRV of 69.32% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 69.32%, 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 | #C0DFE7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 192, 223, 231 | |
| RGB Percent | 75.29%, 87.45%, 90.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 192° Saturation: 16.88% Value: 90.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 45, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.88 Magenta: 3.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 214.643 I: -21.044 Q: -4.068 | |
| XYZ | X: 62.545 Y: 69.75 Z: 85.747 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.874 a:-8.524 b:-7.324 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.874 u:-16.598 v:-9.934 | |
| Decimal | 12640231 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.516, -12.476, -2.413 | |
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