Benjamin Moore Calico Blue 707
| Official page: | Calico Blue 707 |
| Code: | 707 |
| Name: | Calico Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Calico Blue?
Step into a space painted with Benjamin Moore Calico Blue (707) and feel your senses awaken with a harmonious blend of serenity and sophistication. This versatile shade effortlessly complements a variety of styles, from coastal chic to traditional elegance. In a living room, Calico Blue (707) lends a calming ambiance perfect for unwinding after a long day, while in a bedroom, it creates a tranquil sanctuary for restful nights. Whether adorning walls in a home office or a cozy reading nook, this timeless hue adds a touch of refined charm to any room.
Calico Blue for bedroom
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Calico Blue for living room
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What are Benjamin Moore Calico Blue undertones?
Calico Blue has a clear green 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:
#4A5950
RGB code:
74, 89, 80
Is Benjamin Moore Calico Blue 707 cool or warm?
With a hue of 144°, this dark green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
707 Calico Blue HSL code: 144, 9%, 32%
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 Calico 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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Calico 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
707
Calico Blue
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 Calico Blue with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 324, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.
LRV of Calico Blue
Calico Blue has an LRV of 9.3% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.3%, 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 | #4A5950 | |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 89, 80 | |
| RGB Percent | 29.02%, 34.90%, 31.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 144° Saturation: 16.85% Value: 34.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 9, 32) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.85 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 10.11 Key: 65.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 83.489 I: -6.046 Q: -5.974 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.844 Y: 9.18 Z: 8.946 | |
| CIE Lab | L:36.328 a:-7.863 b:3.274 | |
| CIE Luv | L:36.328 u:-7.471 v:5.169 | |
| Decimal | 4872528 | |
| Hunter Lab | 30.298, -6.809, 3.702 |
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