Benjamin Moore Randolph Blue CW-615

What are Benjamin Moore Randolph Blue undertones?

The undertone of Randolph 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Randolph Blue CW-615 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 198° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-615 Randolph Blue HSL code: 198, 45%, 43%

• 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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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

CW-615
Randolph Blue

• CW-620
  Finley Blue

  

• 2063-40
  Sailor's Sea Blue

  

• 2058-40
  Cool Blue

  

Darker shades

CW-615
Randolph Blue

• 2062-30
  Blue Danube

  

• 749
  Bainbridge Blue

  

• 728
  Bermuda Turquoise

  

• CSP-655
  Bellbottom Blues

  

• 776
  Santa Monica Blue

  

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 Randolph Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

CW-615
Randolph 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 Randolph Blue

Randolph Blue has an LRV of 22.21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3C829F
RGB Decimal	60, 130, 159
RGB Percent	23.53%, 50.98%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 198° Saturation: 62.26% Value: 62.35%
HSL	hsl(198, 45, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 62.26 Magenta: 18.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 37.65
YIQ	Y: 112.376 I: -51.032 Q: -5.783
XYZ	X: 16.101 Y: 19.427 Z: 35.693
CIE Lab	L:51.184 a:-12.926 b:-22.068
CIE Luv	L:51.184 u:-28.275 v:-31.009
Decimal	3965599
Hunter Lab	44.077, -11.928, -17.159