What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue undertone is #A2B4BA .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue?

RGB code is 162, 180, 186 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue / AC-22 / TH-240 / Nantucket Fog / Delaware Putty / 1634

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue 1634 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1634 Santorini Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue undertone color.

Official page:	Santorini Blue 1634
Code:	1634
Name:	Santorini Blue
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue?

Step into a room painted in Benjamin Moore 1634 Santorini Blue, and experience a sense of calm and tranquility. This soothing hue evokes the serene waters of the Aegean Sea on a clear day. Pairing well with crisp whites, warm neutrals, and accents in shades of coral, Navy Blue creates a timeless and elegant atmosphere in any space. Embrace the coastal charm of Santorini Blue by incorporating natural textures and pops of metallic finishes for a touch of sophistication. Let the harmony of Santorini Blue transform your room into a peaceful sanctuary.

Benjamin Moore 1634 on kitchen cabinets

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

@shonasshabbytochic

@emilymeszkatinteriors

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue Kitchen Cabinets

@emilymeszkatinteriors

@shonasshabbytochic

@emilymeszkatinteriors

@shonasshabbytochic

@emilymeszkatinteriors

Santorini Blue for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue exterior paint review

@theenchantedhome

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog exterior paint review

@theenchantedhome

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog exterior paint

@theenchantedhome

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog hallway paint review

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog OFFICE paint

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog wall paint color review

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue wall paint color review

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue wall paint review

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog hallway interior

@primecoatpainting

Benjamin Moore Nantucket Fog living room

@kcinteriors

Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue undertones?

The undertone of Santorini 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.

HEX value

HEX value:

#A2B4BA

RGB code:

162, 180, 186

Is Benjamin Moore Santorini Blue 1634 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 195° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1634 Santorini Blue HSL code: 195, 15%, 68%

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.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 Santorini 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:

4000K

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Santorini 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

1634
Santorini Blue

Darker shades

1634
Santorini 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 Santorini Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1634
Santorini Blue

Benjamin Moore
Santorini Blue 1634
color comparison

Benjamin Moore
Santorini Blue 1634
color equivalents

LRV of Santorini Blue

Santorini Blue has an LRV of 44.67% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why 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 44.67%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#A2B4BA
RGB Decimal	162, 180, 186
RGB Percent	63.53%, 70.59%, 72.94%
HSV	Hue: 195° Saturation: 12.9% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(195, 15, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.9 Magenta: 3.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 175.302 I: -12.654 Q: -1.94
XYZ	X: 40.082 Y: 43.868 Z: 52.797
CIE Lab	L:72.14 a:-4.966 b:-5.159
CIE Luv	L:72.14 u:-9.989 v:-6.913
Decimal	10663098
Hunter Lab	66.233, -7.887, -0.899