Benjamin Moore Blue Seafoam 2056-60

What are Benjamin Moore Blue Seafoam undertones?

The undertone of Blue Seafoam 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Seafoam 2056-60 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 186° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2056-60 Blue Seafoam HSL code: 186, 57%, 80%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Blue Seafoam

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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

2056-60
Blue Seafoam

• 2055-70
  Innocence

  

• 2059-70
  Fountain Spout

  

• 2055-60
  Serenity

  

Darker shades

2056-60
Blue Seafoam

• 2056-50
  Baby Boy Blue

  

• 2055-50
  Fairy Tale Blue

  

• 757
  California Breeze

  

• 758
  Rhythm and Blues

  

• 766
  Delano Waters

  

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 Seafoam with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 6, such as Benjamin Moore Hickory Stick and Bison Brown.

2056-60
Blue Seafoam

• 2103-40
  Hickory Stick

  

• 2113-30
  Bison Brown

  

• AF-610
  Batik

  

• 2110-40
  Seaside Sand

  

• 2115-10
  Appalachian Brown

  

• 1238
  Falcon Brown

  

• HC-62
  Somerville Red

  

LRV of Blue Seafoam

Blue Seafoam has an LRV of 69.48% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AFE3E9
RGB Decimal	175, 227, 233
RGB Percent	68.63%, 89.02%, 91.37%
HSV	Hue: 186° Saturation: 24.89% Value: 91.37%
HSL	hsl(186, 57, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 24.89 Magenta: 2.58 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.63
YIQ	Y: 212.136 I: -32.915 Q: -9.133
XYZ	X: 59.851 Y: 69.933 Z: 87.414
CIE Lab	L:86.964 a:-15.248 b:-8.358
CIE Luv	L:86.964 u:-26.264 v:-10.499
Decimal	11527145
Hunter Lab	83.626, -18.593, -3.437