Benjamin Moore Icy Blue 2057-70

What are Benjamin Moore Icy Blue undertones?

The undertone of Icy 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Icy Blue 2057-70 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 187° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2057-70 Icy Blue HSL code: 187, 42%, 88%

• 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 Icy 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 Icy 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.

Darker shades

2057-70
Icy Blue

• 743
  Picture Perfect

  

• 764
  Crystal Springs

  

• 2054-70
  Clear Skies

  

• 744
  Indigo

  

• 751
  Sea Isle

  

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 Icy Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 7, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

2057-70
Icy 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 Icy Blue

Icy Blue has an LRV of 78.86% 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	#D5EBEE
RGB Decimal	213, 235, 238
RGB Percent	83.53%, 92.16%, 93.33%
HSV	Hue: 187° Saturation: 10.5% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(187, 42, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.5 Magenta: 1.26 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 228.764 I: -14.074 Q: -3.72
XYZ	X: 72.577 Y: 79.735 Z: 92.432
CIE Lab	L:91.566 a:-6.638 b:-3.915
CIE Luv	L:91.566 u:-11.96 v:-4.918
Decimal	14019566
Hunter Lab	89.294, -11.183, 1.132