Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue 791
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- Benjamin Moore 791 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue reviews (6 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue undertones?
- Is Paddington Blue 791 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Paddington Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Paddington Blue 791
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Paddington Blue 791 |
| Code: | 791 |
| Name: | Paddington Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue?
Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue 791 is a clear, medium-depth blue with a crisp, noticeably saturated presence. Its #1369A7 color value reads cool and clean, bringing a strong blue statement without drifting into navy. In bright daylight, it can appear lively and slightly brighter, while lower light gives it a deeper, more grounded look. Use it on a powder room wall, built-in shelving, or a front door when the room needs a defined hit of color. White trim keeps the contrast fresh, while pale gray, light oak, brushed nickel, and natural linen help temper its intensity.
Benjamin Moore 791 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue reviews (6 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 Paddington Blue undertones?
Paddington Blue is a midtone, clear 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:
RGB code:
19, 105, 167
Is Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 205° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
791 Paddington Blue HSL code: 205, 80%, 36%
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 Paddington 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Paddington 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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Paddington Blue
Darker shades
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Paddington 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 Paddington Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Benjamin Moore Wild Flower and Rosy Peach.
LRV of Paddington Blue
Paddington Blue has an LRV of 16.01% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
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 16.01%, 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 | #1369A7 |
| RGB Decimal | 19, 105, 167 |
| RGB Percent | 7.45%, 41.18%, 65.49% |
| HSV | Hue: 205° Saturation: 88.62% Value: 65.49% |
| HSL | hsl(205, 80, 36) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 88.62 Magenta: 37.13 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51 |
| YIQ | Y: 86.354 I: -71.171 Q: 1.102 |
| XYZ | X: 12.292 Y: 13.03 Z: 38.416 |
| CIE Lab | L:42.808 a:-0.633 b:-39.93 |
| CIE Luv | L:42.808 u:-25.383 v:-58.578 |
| Decimal | 1272231 |
| Hunter Lab | 36.097, -2.386, -37.831 |
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