Benjamin Moore Nile Blue CSP-560

What are Benjamin Moore Nile Blue undertones?

The undertone of Nile 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Nile Blue CSP-560 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 212° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-560 Nile Blue HSL code: 212, 33%, 45%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Nile 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Nile 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

CSP-560
Nile Blue

• 810
  Blue Dragon

  

Darker shades

CSP-560
Nile Blue

• 805
  New York State of Mind

  

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 Nile Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 32, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

CSP-560
Nile Blue

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

LRV of Nile Blue

Nile Blue has an LRV of 18.14% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4E719A
RGB Decimal	78, 113, 154
RGB Percent	30.59%, 44.31%, 60.39%
HSV	Hue: 212° Saturation: 49.35% Value: 60.39%
HSL	hsl(212, 33, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 49.35 Magenta: 26.62 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.61
YIQ	Y: 107.209 I: -34.032 Q: 5.355
XYZ	X: 14.877 Y: 15.762 Z: 32.821
CIE Lab	L:46.661 a:-0.626 b:-26.065
CIE Luv	L:46.661 u:-16.804 v:-38.072
Decimal	5140890
Hunter Lab	39.701, -2.588, -21.225