Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid 2069-50

What are Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid undertones?

The undertone of Blue Orchid 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Orchid 2069-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 238° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2069-50 Blue Orchid HSL code: 238, 22%, 77%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

How light temperature affects Blue Orchid

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid:

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

2069-50
Blue Orchid

• 2070-70
  Whisper Violet

  

• 2070-60
  Lavender Mist

  

• 2069-60
  Lavender Ice

  

Darker shades

2069-50
Blue Orchid

• 2070-50
  Enchanted

  

• 2069-40
  Violet Stone

  

• 1420
  Softened Violet

  

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 Orchid with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 58, such as Benjamin Moore Thunder and Cromwell Gray.

2069-50
Blue Orchid

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• 1490
  Country Life

  

• 1487
  Herbal Escape

  

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

LRV of Blue Orchid

Blue Orchid has an LRV of 50.09% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B8B9D2
RGB Decimal	184, 185, 210
RGB Percent	72.16%, 72.55%, 82.35%
HSV	Hue: 238° Saturation: 12.38% Value: 82.35%
HSL	hsl(238, 22, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.38 Magenta: 11.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65
YIQ	Y: 187.551 I: -8.629 Q: 7.568
XYZ	X: 48.746 Y: 49.541 Z: 67.95
CIE Lab	L:75.787 a:4.591 b:-12.659
CIE Luv	L:75.787 u:-1.987 v:-20.243
Decimal	12106194
Hunter Lab	70.385, 0.447, -7.969