Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue HC-159

What are Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue undertones?

The undertone of Philipsburg 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Philipsburg Blue HC-159 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 202° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-159 Philipsburg Blue HSL code: 202, 15%, 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 Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg 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

HC-159
Philipsburg Blue

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-550
  Amsterdam

  

• 1644
  Blue Dusk

  

Darker shades

HC-159
Philipsburg Blue

• CW-675
  Brush Blue

  

• 1645
  Thousand Oceans

  

• 1659
  Spellbound

  

• 2129-30
  Blue Note

  

• 1673
  Vermont Slate

  

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 Philipsburg Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

HC-159
Philipsburg Blue

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

LRV of Philipsburg Blue

Philipsburg Blue has an LRV of 19.06% 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	#627885
RGB Decimal	98, 120, 133
RGB Percent	38.43%, 47.06%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 202° Saturation: 26.32% Value: 52.16%
HSL	hsl(202, 15, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 26.32 Magenta: 9.77 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84
YIQ	Y: 114.904 I: -17.287 Q: -0.608
XYZ	X: 15.986 Y: 17.722 Z: 24.762
CIE Lab	L:49.158 a:-4.858 b:-9.738
CIE Luv	L:49.158 u:-11.683 v:-13.059
Decimal	6453381
Hunter Lab	42.098, -5.891, -5.406