Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue 740
| Official page: | Harbor Side Blue 740 |
| Code: | 740 |
| Name: | Harbor Side Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue?
Benjamin Moore 740 Harbor Side Blue brings a sense of calm and tranquility to any space it graces. This soothing shade pairs beautifully with warm neutrals such as beige and ivory, creating a serene and sophisticated ambiance. For a pop of contrast, consider incorporating accents in Benjamin Moore 720 Moonshine or Benjamin Moore 829 Quiet Moments. The versatile nature of Harbor Side Blue makes it a versatile choice for creating a serene retreat in any room of the home.
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What are Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue undertones?
Harbor Side Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#5CB5B9
RGB code:
92, 181, 185
Is Benjamin Moore Harbor Side Blue 740 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 183° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
740 Harbor Side Blue HSL code: 183, 40%, 54%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Harbor Side 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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 Harbor Side 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
740
Harbor Side Blue
Darker shades
740
Harbor Side 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 Harbor Side Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 3, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Harbor Side Blue
Harbor Side Blue has an LRV of 40.31% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 40.31%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #5CB5B9 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 92, 181, 185 | |
| RGB Percent | 36.08%, 70.98%, 72.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 183° Saturation: 50.27% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 40, 54) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 50.27 Magenta: 2.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.845 I: -54.321 Q: -17.582 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.69 Y: 38.823 Z: 51.815 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.623 a:-25.497 b:-10.243 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.623 u:-38.448 v:-11.66 | |
| Decimal | 6075833 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.308, -23.983, -5.689 | |
Benjamin Moore 740 Harbor Side Blue
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