Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue 1640

What are Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue undertones?

The undertone of Dusky 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dusky Blue 1640 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 188° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1640 Dusky Blue HSL code: 188, 21%, 79%

• 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 Dusky 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dusky 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

1640
Dusky Blue

• 1639
  Windy Sky

  

• 716
  Fantasy Blue

  

• AF-540
  Constellation

  

• 1647
  Silvery Blue

  

• 2135-60
  Summer Shower

  

Darker shades

1640
Dusky Blue

• 1641
  Blue Porcelain

  

• 717
  Paradiso

  

• 718
  Ocean City Blue

  

• HC-149
  Buxton Blue

  

• 2135-50
  Soft Chinchilla

  

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 Dusky Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 8, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1640
Dusky Blue

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Dusky Blue

Dusky Blue has an LRV of 60.83% 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	#BDD1D4
RGB Decimal	189, 209, 212
RGB Percent	74.12%, 81.96%, 83.14%
HSV	Hue: 188° Saturation: 10.85% Value: 83.14%
HSL	hsl(188, 21, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.85 Magenta: 1.42 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86
YIQ	Y: 203.362 I: -12.882 Q: -3.297
XYZ	X: 55.667 Y: 61.172 Z: 71.144
CIE Lab	L:82.471 a:-6.112 b:-3.771
CIE Luv	L:82.471 u:-10.937 v:-4.713
Decimal	12440020
Hunter Lab	78.213, -9.827, 0.817