Benjamin Moore Blue Heather 1620
| Official page: | Blue Heather 1620 |
| Code: | 1620 |
| Name: | Blue Heather |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Blue Heather?
Step into a world of serene elegance with Benjamin Moore 1620 Blue Heather. This captivating shade evokes a sense of timeless sophistication, perfect for creating a calming ambiance in your living room, bedroom, or study. The subtle hints of blue and gray in Blue Heather seamlessly blend to bring a touch of tranquility to any space. Whether paired with crisp whites or rich earth tones, this versatile color code effortlessly complements both modern and traditional interiors. Embrace the soothing allure of Blue Heather to transform your home into a sanctuary of style and comfort.
Blue Heather for living room
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Benjamin Moore 1620 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Blue Heather for exterior (3 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Blue Heather undertones?
Blue Heather 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:
#B1BFC7
RGB code:
177, 191, 199
Is Benjamin Moore Blue Heather 1620 cool or warm?
With a hue of 202°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
1620 Blue Heather HSL code: 202, 16%, 74%
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 Blue Heather
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 Heather:
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
1620
Blue Heather
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 Heather with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Blue Heather
Blue Heather has an LRV of 50.92% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 50.92%, 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 | #B1BFC7 | |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 191, 199 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 74.90%, 78.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 11.06% Value: 78.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 16, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.06 Magenta: 4.02 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 187.726 I: -10.913 Q: -0.472 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.068 Y: 50.732 Z: 61.33 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.516 a:-3.198 b:-5.66 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.516 u:-8.013 v:-8.042 | |
| Decimal | 11648967 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.226, -6.688, -1.194 |
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