Benjamin Moore Cape Blue 1642

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Official page:Cape Blue 1642
Code:1642
Name:Cape Blue
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Cape Blue?

Embrace the soothing charm of Benjamin Moore 1642 Cape Blue throughout your home. This serene hue effortlessly transforms any space into a coastal retreat, evoking feelings of tranquility and calm. Adorn your living room with Cape Blue accents to create a relaxing oasis, or infuse your bedroom with its soft, dreamy allure for a restful atmosphere. This versatile shade easily complements both modern and traditional decor, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices seeking a touch of coastal elegance. Invite the essence of Cape Blue into your sanctuary and elevate your space with its subtle, yet captivating presence.

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LRV of Cape Blue

Cape Blue has an LRV of 46.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 46.87%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#A1BAC0
RGB Decimal161, 186, 192
RGB Percent63.14%, 72.94%, 75.29%
HSVHue: 192° Saturation: 16.15% Value: 75.29%
HSLhsl(192, 20, 69)
CMYKCyan: 16.15 Magenta: 3.13 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.71
YIQY: 179.209 I: -16.826 Q: -3.421
XYZX: 41.768 Y: 46.5 Z: 56.63
CIE LabL:73.869 a:-7.229 b:-5.893
CIE LuvL:73.869 u:-13.513 v:-7.702
Decimal10599104
Hunter Lab68.191, -9.999, -1.505

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