# Benjamin Moore Passion Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-blue-2053-50](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-passion-blue-2053-50)

Benjamin Moore Passion Blue 2053-50 is a light, softened blue with a noticeable aqua cast and a gently muted finish. Its cool blue-green character reads fresh without becoming overly bright, making it especially suited to bathrooms, laundry rooms, or airy bedrooms. In daylight, the color can show more of its clean blue side, while lower or warmer lighting may bring out its quieter green-gray nuance. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or sandy beige textiles to keep the palette grounded. Passion Blue also makes a clear, pleasant choice for painted cabinetry or a single accent wall where a deeper color would feel too heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Passion Blue
- **Color code:** 2053-50
- **HEX:** #8DC1CA
- **RGB:** 141, 193, 202
- **LRV:** 48.01%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 189° Saturation: 30.2% Value: 79.22%
- **HSL:** hsl(189, 37, 67)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 30.2 Magenta: 4.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.78
- **YIQ:** Y: 178.478 I: -33.879 Q: -8.199
- **XYZ:** X: 40.711 Y: 48.065 Z: 62.993
- **CIE Lab:** L:74.866 a:-14.762 b:-9.986
- **CIE Luv:** L:74.866 u:-25.835 v:-12.947
- **Decimal:** 9290186
- **Hunter Lab:** 69.329, -16.508, -5.342

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Cosmic Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cosmic-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Peacock Feathers](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peacock-feathers-724)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-rain-sw-9047)
- [Benjamin Moore Chesapeake Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chesapeake-blue-cw-595)
- [Benjamin Moore Heavenly Peace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heavenly-peace-746)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Rapids](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-rapids-745)
- [Benjamin Moore Pool Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pool-blue-2052-50)
- [Benjamin Moore How Blue Am I?](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-how-blue-am-i-752)
- [Benjamin Moore Tranquil Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tranquil-blue-2051-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Seaside Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seaside-blue-2054-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine](https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-aquamarine-sw-9046)
- [Sherwin Williams Rapture Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/rapture-blue-sw-6773)
- [Behr Not A Cloud In Sight](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-not-a-cloud-in-sight)
- [Behr Azure Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-azure-lake)
- [Benjamin Moore Turquoise Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-turquoise-powder-2057-50)
- [Behr Blue Echo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-echo)
- [Sherwin Williams Agua Fría](https://plan-home.com/color/agua-fria-sw-9053)
- [Sherwin Williams Ebbtide](https://plan-home.com/color/ebbtide-sw-6493)
- [Sherwin Williams Blithe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/blithe-blue-sw-9052)
- [Sherwin Williams Rest Assured](https://plan-home.com/color/rest-assured-sw-9061)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-rain-723)
- [Benjamin Moore China Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-china-blue-2052-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Tear Drop Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tear-drop-blue-2053-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Picture Perfect](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-picture-perfect-743)
- [Benjamin Moore Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-indigo-744)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Peacock Feathers](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peacock-feathers-724)
- [Benjamin Moore Spa Day](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spa-day-csp-635)
- [Benjamin Moore Santa Clara](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santa-clara-753)
- [Benjamin Moore Bayville Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bayville-blue-747)
- [Benjamin Moore Pool Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pool-blue-2052-50)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownstone-csp-240)
- [Benjamin Moore Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-studio-clay-csp-380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2053-50

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.