# Benjamin Moore Blue Nova

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nova-825](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nova-825)

Benjamin Moore Blue Nova 825 is a muted medium blue with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a grounded, softened appearance rather than a bright primary-blue look. Its cool blue character can read a little deeper in low light, while daylight brings out its dusty slate quality. Blue Nova is well suited to bedroom walls, a study, or a dining room where a mid-depth color can add definition without making every surface feel heavy. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, natural linen, and aged brass for contrast, or use charcoal and soft gray for a more tonal scheme. It also has enough depth for painted cabinetry or an exterior front door when balanced by lighter surrounding finishes.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Blue Nova
- **Color code:** 825
- **HEX:** #5B6D92
- **RGB:** 91, 109, 146
- **LRV:** 16.98%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 220° Saturation: 37.67% Value: 57.25%
- **HSL:** hsl(220, 23, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 37.67 Magenta: 25.34 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 42.75
- **YIQ:** Y: 107.836 I: -22.616 Q: 7.707
- **XYZ:** X: 14.969 Y: 15.236 Z: 29.338
- **CIE Lab:** L:45.956 a:2.967 b:-22.358
- **CIE Luv:** L:45.956 u:-10.292 v:-32.691
- **Decimal:** 5991826
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.033, 0.147, -17.241

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Charter Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charter-blue)
- [Behr Dangerously Elegant](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dangerously-elegant)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Heron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-heron-832)
- [Behr Splendor And Pride](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-splendor-and-pride)
- [Sherwin Williams Gentian](https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-sw-6817)
- [Sherwin Williams Luxe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/luxe-blue-sw-6537)
- [Benjamin Moore Fancy Pants](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fancy-pants-csp-525)
- [Benjamin Moore Nile Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nile-blue-csp-560)
- [Behr Laguna Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-laguna-blue)
- [Behr Award Night](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-award-night)
- [Sherwin Williams Lupine](https://plan-home.com/color/lupine-sw-6810)
- [Behr Privileged Elite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-privileged-elite)
- [Sherwin Williams Revel Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/revel-blue-sw-6530)
- [Behr Mosaic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mosaic-blue)
- [Behr Miracle Elixir](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-miracle-elixir)
- [Benjamin Moore French Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-violet-1427)
- [Behr Wild Pansy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-pansy)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesmerize](https://plan-home.com/color/mesmerize-sw-6544)
- [Behr New Age Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-age-blue)
- [Behr Indigo Batik](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-indigo-batik)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stratford-blue-831)
- [Benjamin Moore Yin Yang](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yin-yang-824)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Stunning](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stunning-826)
- [Benjamin Moore Indi Go-Go](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-indi-go-go-csp-565)
- [Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/kensington-blue-cc-780)
- [Benjamin Moore Fancy Pants](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fancy-pants-csp-525)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Benjamin Moore Briarwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/825

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.