Benjamin Moore Galt Blue CW-560

What are Benjamin Moore Galt Blue undertones?

The undertone of Galt Blue can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Galt Blue CW-560 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 158° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-560 Galt Blue HSL code: 158, 23%, 79%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• 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 Galt 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Galt 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-560
Galt Blue

• 2123-60
  Sea Foam

  

• 846
  Come Sail Away

  

• 681
  Green Wave

  

• 847
  Sweet Dreams

  

Darker shades

CW-560
Galt Blue

• 640
  Dreamcatcher

  

• CSP-695
  Antique Glass

  

• 682
  Warm Springs

  

• HC-138
  Covington 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 Galt Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 338, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.

CW-560
Galt Blue

• 1443
  Raindrops on Roses

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 1358
  Dark Walnut

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

• AF-650
  Caponata

  

LRV of Galt Blue

Galt Blue has an LRV of 64.02% 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	#BED6CD
RGB Decimal	190, 214, 205
RGB Percent	74.51%, 83.92%, 80.39%
HSV	Hue: 158° Saturation: 11.21% Value: 83.92%
HSL	hsl(158, 23, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.21 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.21 Key: 16.08
YIQ	Y: 205.798 I: -11.41 Q: -7.878
XYZ	X: 56.298 Y: 63.447 Z: 67.022
CIE Lab	L:83.677 a:-9.734 b:1.727
CIE Luv	L:83.677 u:-12.605 v:4.294
Decimal	12506829
Hunter Lab	79.654, -13.233, 5.87