Benjamin Moore Providence Blue / AC-24 / Charlotte Slate / 1636
| Official page: | Providence Blue 1636 |
| Code: | 1636 |
| Name: | Providence Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Providence Blue?
Benjamin Moore 1636 Providence Blue lends a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This warm, rich tone creates a welcoming ambiance, perfect for both traditional and modern interiors. Pair it with crisp white trim for a classic look, or with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore 2112-60 Cedar Key for a more contemporary feel. This versatile color works well with a variety of decor styles and can easily be incorporated into any room in your home.
Providence Blue for bedroom (3 photos)
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Providence Blue for exterior (4 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Providence Blue undertones?
Providence 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:
#66797F
RGB code:
102, 121, 127
Is Benjamin Moore Providence Blue 1636 cool or warm?
With a hue of 194°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
1636 Providence Blue HSL code: 194, 11%, 45%
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 Providence 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Providence 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
1636
Providence 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 Providence Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Providence Blue
Providence Blue has an LRV of 19.23% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 19.23%, 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 | #66797F | |
| RGB Decimal | 102, 121, 127 | |
| RGB Percent | 40.00%, 47.45%, 49.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 19.69% Value: 49.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 11, 45) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 19.69 Magenta: 4.72 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 116.003 I: -13.25 Q: -2.152 | |
| XYZ | X: 16.146 Y: 18.031 Z: 22.703 | |
| CIE Lab | L:49.534 a:-5.558 b:-5.606 | |
| CIE Luv | L:49.534 u:-10.154 v:-6.986 | |
| Decimal | 6715775 | |
| Hunter Lab | 42.463, -6.438, -1.974 |
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