Benjamin Moore Blue Danube 2062-30

What are Benjamin Moore Blue Danube undertones?

The undertone of Blue Danube 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Blue Danube 2062-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 201° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2062-30 Blue Danube HSL code: 201, 43%, 31%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Blue Danube

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:

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 Blue Danube:

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

2062-30
Blue Danube

• 749
  Bainbridge Blue

  

• 776
  Santa Monica Blue

  

• 804
  Chicago Blues

  

• CSP-655
  Bellbottom Blues

  

• CW-615
  Randolph Blue

  

Darker shades

2062-30
Blue Danube

• 2058-10
  Twilight

  

• 2061-20
  Champion Cobalt

  

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 Danube with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

2062-30
Blue Danube

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

LRV of Blue Danube

Blue Danube has an LRV of 11.18% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#2D5970
RGB Decimal	45, 89, 112
RGB Percent	17.65%, 34.90%, 43.92%
HSV	Hue: 201° Saturation: 59.82% Value: 43.92%
HSL	hsl(201, 43, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 59.82 Magenta: 20.54 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.08
YIQ	Y: 78.466 I: -33.611 Q: -2.15
XYZ	X: 7.578 Y: 8.872 Z: 16.638
CIE Lab	L:35.736 a:-7.802 b:-17.724
CIE Luv	L:35.736 u:-18.017 v:-22.925
Decimal	2972016
Hunter Lab	29.786, -6.712, -12.269