Benjamin Moore River Blue 2057-10

Official page:River Blue 2057-10
Code:2057-10
Name:River Blue
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore River Blue?

When decorating with River Blue 2057-10, consider pairing it with soft neutrals like warm beige or crisp white to create a harmonious balance. This serene, soothing color brings a sense of calm and tranquility to any space, making it a perfect choice for bedrooms or living rooms. For a more vibrant look, try incorporating accents in shades of moss green or sandy taupe to complement River Blue's cool undertones. The versatility of this color allows for endless possibilities in creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere in your home.

River Blue for living room

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Benjamin Moore 2057-10 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Benjamin Moore River Blue undertones?

The undertone of River 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#254952

RGB code:

37, 73, 82

Is Benjamin Moore River Blue 2057-10 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 192° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2057-10 River Blue HSL code: 192, 38%, 23%

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.

  • 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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects River 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore River Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 River Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

LRV of River Blue

River Blue has an LRV of 7.27% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 7.27%, 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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HEX#254952Copy color code
RGB Decimal37, 73, 82Copy color code
RGB Percent14.51%, 28.63%, 32.16%Copy color code
HSVHue: 192° Saturation: 54.88% Value: 32.16%Copy color code
HSLhsl(192, 38, 23)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 54.88 Magenta: 10.98 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.84Copy color code
YIQY: 63.262 I: -24.345 Q: -4.815Copy color code
XYZX: 4.668 Y: 5.767 Z: 8.848Copy color code
CIE LabL:28.817 a:-10.076 b:-9.355Copy color code
CIE LuvL:28.817 u:-14.697 v:-10.27Copy color code
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Hunter Lab24.015, -7.331, -5.033Copy color code
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