Benjamin Moore Polar Sky 1674

What are Benjamin Moore Polar Sky undertones?

The undertone of Polar Sky 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Polar Sky 1674 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 193° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1674 Polar Sky HSL code: 193, 28%, 84%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Polar Sky

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Polar Sky:

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

1674
Polar Sky

• 1667
  Blue Haze

  

• 1653
  Glacier Blue

  

Darker shades

1674
Polar Sky

• 1661
  Heaven on Earth

  

• 1668
  Blue Stream

  

• 1654
  Ashwood Gray

  

• 1655
  Blue Bay Marina

  

• CSP-610
  Intuition

  

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 Polar Sky with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 13, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1674
Polar Sky

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Polar Sky

Polar Sky has an LRV of 68.77% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CBDDE2
RGB Decimal	203, 221, 226
RGB Percent	79.61%, 86.67%, 88.63%
HSV	Hue: 193° Saturation: 10.18% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(193, 28, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.18 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 216.188 I: -12.333 Q: -2.252
XYZ	X: 64.208 Y: 69.899 Z: 82.04
CIE Lab	L:86.947 a:-5.019 b:-4.496
CIE Luv	L:86.947 u:-9.978 v:-6.064
Decimal	13360610
Hunter Lab	83.606, -9.224, 0.345