Benjamin Moore Honolulu Blue 2066-60

What are Benjamin Moore Honolulu Blue undertones?

The undertone of Honolulu 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Honolulu Blue 2066-60 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 201° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2066-60 Honolulu Blue HSL code: 201, 75%, 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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

2066-60
Honolulu Blue

• 2065-60
  Caribbean Coast

  

Darker shades

2066-60
Honolulu Blue

• 2066-50
  True 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 Honolulu Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Benjamin Moore Raspberry Parfait and Warm Sienna.

2066-60
Honolulu Blue

• 2172-40
  Raspberry Parfait

  

• 1203
  Warm Sienna

  

• CSP-1120
  Canyon Rock

  

• 2093-20
  Fresh Clay

  

• 2104-10
  Pancake Syrup

  

• 2173-30
  Salmon Stream

  

• CSP-1125
  Brownberry

  

LRV of Honolulu Blue

Honolulu Blue has an LRV of 61.43% 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	#A3D6F2
RGB Decimal	163, 214, 242
RGB Percent	63.92%, 83.92%, 94.90%
HSV	Hue: 201° Saturation: 32.64% Value: 94.9%
HSL	hsl(201, 75, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 32.64 Magenta: 11.57 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 5.1
YIQ	Y: 201.943 I: -39.389 Q: -2.075
XYZ	X: 55.172 Y: 62.288 Z: 93.096
CIE Lab	L:83.066 a:-9.92 b:-19.021
CIE Luv	L:83.066 u:-25.812 v:-28.618
Decimal	10737394
Hunter Lab	78.923, -13.332, -14.692