Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue 1429

What are Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue undertones?

The undertone of Celestia 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Celestia Blue 1429 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 224° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1429 Celestia Blue HSL code: 224, 25%, 85%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Celestia 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Celestia 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

1429
Celestia Blue

• 1416
  Whispering Wind

  

• 1415
  Lavender Secret

  

Darker shades

1429
Celestia Blue

• 1432
  Freesia

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

• 1424
  Blue Viola

  

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 Celestia Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 44, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.

1429
Celestia Blue

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

• HC-103
  Cromwell Gray

  

LRV of Celestia Blue

Celestia Blue has an LRV of 66.13% 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	#D0D5E3
RGB Decimal	208, 213, 227
RGB Percent	81.57%, 83.53%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 224° Saturation: 8.37% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(224, 25, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.37 Magenta: 6.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 213.101 I: -7.478 Q: 3.299
XYZ	X: 63.668 Y: 66.544 Z: 82.142
CIE Lab	L:85.273 a:0.964 b:-7.459
CIE Luv	L:85.273 u:-3.519 v:-11.7
Decimal	13686243
Hunter Lab	81.574, -3.438, -2.601