Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind 805

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New York State of Mind for exterior (1 photo)
Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind reviews (5 photos)
What are Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind undertones?
Is New York State of Mind 805 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on New York State of Mind
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of New York State of Mind 805
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	New York State of Mind 805
Code:	805
Name:	New York State of Mind
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind?

Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind 805 is a deep, muted blue with a cool cast and a subtle gray-green lean. Its medium-dark value gives walls noticeable presence without reading as nearly black. In bright daylight, this shade can show a clearer blue tone, while lower or warmer light tends to bring out its smoky, softened character. Use it in a study, dining room, or bedroom where a richer wall color suits the space, or reserve it for cabinetry and a painted front door. Pair New York State of Mind with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, and soft stone or sandy-beige textiles to offset its cool depth.

New York State of Mind for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind undertones?

New York State of Mind is a deep, soft slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#355473

RGB code:

53, 84, 115

Is Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind cool or warm?

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cool

At 210° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

805 New York State of Mind HSL code: 210, 37%, 33%

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 New York State of Mind

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind:

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

805
New York State of Mind

CSP-560
Nile 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 New York State of Mind with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

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New York State of Mind

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LRV of New York State of Mind

New York State of Mind has an LRV of 10.51% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 10.51%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#355473
RGB Decimal	53, 84, 115
RGB Percent	20.78%, 32.94%, 45.10%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 53.91% Value: 45.1%
HSL	hsl(210, 37, 33)
CMYK	Cyan: 53.91 Magenta: 26.96 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.9
YIQ	Y: 78.265 I: -28.435 Q: 3.09
XYZ	X: 7.732 Y: 8.335 Z: 17.416
CIE Lab	L:34.67 a:-1.762 b:-21.204
CIE Luv	L:34.67 u:-13.823 v:-28.335
Decimal	3495027
Hunter Lab	28.87, -2.718, -15.559