Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue 1649
| Official page: | Polaris Blue 1649 |
| Code: | 1649 |
| Name: | Polaris Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue?
Step into a room painted with Benjamin Moore 1649 Polaris Blue and experience a serene atmosphere that evokes a sense of calm. This versatile color pairs harmoniously with soft neutrals such as bone white and sandy beige, creating a sophisticated and timeless look. The deep tones of Polaris Blue add depth and character to any space, whether used as an accent wall or a full room color. Complement this shade with accents in polished brass or warm wood to enhance its elegant appeal. With Benjamin Moore 1649 Polaris Blue, you can create a space that exudes both tranquility and refinement.
Polaris Blue for bedroom
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What are Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue undertones?
Polaris Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#7C939E
RGB code:
124, 147, 158
Is Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue 1649 cool or warm?
With a hue of 199°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
1649 Polaris Blue HSL code: 199, 15%, 55%
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 Polaris 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Polaris 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
1649
Polaris Blue
Darker shades
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 Polaris Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Polaris Blue
Polaris Blue has an LRV of 29.27% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 29.27%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #7C939E | |
| RGB Decimal | 124, 147, 158 | |
| RGB Percent | 48.63%, 57.65%, 61.96% | |
| HSV | Hue: 199° Saturation: 21.52% Value: 61.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 15, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 21.52 Magenta: 6.96 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.377 I: -17.24 Q: -1.442 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.915 Y: 27.62 Z: 36.357 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.544 a:-5.624 b:-8.503 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.544 u:-12.442 v:-11.579 | |
| Decimal | 8164254 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.555, -7.348, -4.228 |
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