Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue 817
| Official page: | Brazilian Blue 817 |
| Code: | 817 |
| Name: | Brazilian Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue?
Create a strikingly modern space with the dynamic Benjamin Moore 817 Brazilian Blue. This vibrant hue brings a refreshing energy to any room, making it the focal point of the design. Pair Brazilian Blue with crisp whites and soft greys to create a sophisticated and balanced color palette. The contrast between the deep tones of Brazilian Blue and the neutral shades enhances the overall visual appeal of the space, adding depth and character. Elevate your interior design with the bold and captivating Benjamin Moore 817. It can lend a unique touch to any room, transforming it into a stylish and inviting haven.
Brazilian Blue for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue undertones?
The undertone of Brazilian Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#6E94CC
RGB code:
110, 148, 204
Is Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue 817 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 216° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
817 Brazilian Blue HSL code: 216, 48%, 62%
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Brazilian Blue
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue:
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
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Brazilian Blue
Darker shades
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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 Brazilian Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.
LRV of Brazilian Blue
Brazilian Blue has an LRV of 31.69% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 31.69%, 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 | #6E94CC |  |
| RGB Decimal | 110, 148, 204 | |
| RGB Percent | 43.14%, 58.04%, 80.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 216° Saturation: 46.08% Value: 80.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 48, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 46.08 Magenta: 27.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 143.022 I: -40.639 Q: 9.389 | |
| XYZ | X: 27.915 Y: 28.852 Z: 61.209 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.651 a:1.962 b:-32.905 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.651 u:-19.351 v:-51.505 | |
| Decimal | 7247052 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.715, -1.235, -29.962 | |
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