Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue 791

What are Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue undertones?

The undertone of Paddington 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Paddington Blue 791 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 205° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

791 Paddington Blue HSL code: 205, 80%, 36%

• 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 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:

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 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

791
Paddington Blue

• 2065-40
  Utah Sky

  

Darker shades

791
Paddington Blue

• CC-842
  Mistral

  

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.

791
Paddington Blue

• 2090-40
  Wild Flower

  

• 2089-20
  Rosy Peach

  

• 034
  Spiced Pumpkin

  

• 1201
  Spiced Apple Cider

  

• 2094-50
  Desert Rose

  

• CW-310
  China Red

  

• 2092-10
  Clydesdale Brown

  

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?

Color codes

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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