What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue undertone is #97B2B7 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue?

RGB code is 151, 178, 183 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue 718

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue 718 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 718 Ocean City Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue undertone color.

Official page:	Ocean City Blue 718
Code:	718
Name:	Ocean City Blue
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue?

Benjamin Moore 718 Ocean City Blue effortlessly captures the tranquility of a serene coastal escape. This soothing shade of blue brings a sense of peace and rejuvenation to any space. Pair Ocean City Blue with crisp whites and soft grays to create a calming and sophisticated atmosphere. For a bolder look, complement this hue with accents in Benjamin Moore 607 Seashell Pink or Benjamin Moore 410 Serene Breeze Green. Ocean City Blue is the perfect choice for those looking to infuse their interiors with a touch of coastal charm and timeless elegance.

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What are Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue undertones?

Ocean City 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:

#97B2B7

RGB code:

151, 178, 183

Is Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue 718 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 189°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

718 Ocean City Blue HSL code: 189, 18%, 65%

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 Ocean City 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ocean City 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

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Darker shades

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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 Ocean City Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Ocean City Blue

Ocean City Blue has an LRV of 42.36% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 42.36%, 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	#97B2B7
RGB Decimal	151, 178, 183
RGB Percent	59.22%, 69.80%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 189° Saturation: 17.49% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(189, 18, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 17.49 Magenta: 2.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 170.497 I: -17.696 Q: -4.155
XYZ	X: 37.227 Y: 41.838 Z: 50.901
CIE Lab	L:70.759 a:-8.133 b:-5.637
CIE Luv	L:70.759 u:-14.431 v:-7.115
Decimal	9941687
Hunter Lab	64.682, -10.46, -1.38