Benjamin Moore Ewing Blue CW-585

What are Benjamin Moore Ewing Blue undertones?

The undertones of Ewing Blue can be accurately described as a Green and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ewing Blue CW-585 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 173° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-585 Ewing Blue HSL code: 173, 24%, 85%

• 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 Ewing 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 Ewing 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

CW-585
Ewing Blue

• 2135-70
  Patriotic White

  

Darker shades

CW-585
Ewing Blue

• 674
  Spring Sky

  

• 675
  Thunderbird

  

• 673
  Iced Green

  

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 Ewing Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 353, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

CW-585
Ewing Blue

• 1443
  Raindrops on Roses

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• 1358
  Dark Walnut

  

• AF-650
  Caponata

  

• 1265
  Deep Mauve

  

• 1266
  Love Affair

  

• 1365
  Bordéaux Red

  

LRV of Ewing Blue

Ewing Blue has an LRV of 73.41% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D0E2E0
RGB Decimal	208, 226, 224
RGB Percent	81.57%, 88.63%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 173° Saturation: 7.96% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(173, 24, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.96 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.88 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 220.39 I: -10.084 Q: -4.43
XYZ	X: 66.659 Y: 73.184 Z: 81.115
CIE Lab	L:88.535 a:-6.349 b:-1.072
CIE Luv	L:88.535 u:-9.707 v:-0.533
Decimal	13689568
Hunter Lab	85.547, -10.619, 3.665