Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue 2068-30

What are Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue undertones?

The undertones of Scandinavian Blue can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Scandinavian Blue 2068-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2068-30 Scandinavian Blue HSL code: 240, 28%, 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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

2068-30
Scandinavian Blue

• 1421
  Bistro Blue

  

Darker shades

2068-30
Scandinavian Blue

• 2067-10
  Midnight Navy

  

• 2068-20
  Grape Gum

  

• CC-964
  Blue Grotto

  

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 Scandinavian Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray and Tavern Gray.

2068-30
Scandinavian Blue

• 1537
  River Gorge Gray

  

• CW-40
  Tavern Gray

  

• 1490
  Country Life

  

• 1487
  Herbal Escape

  

• 1486
  Winterwood

  

• 2141-30
  Army Green

  

• 2141-50
  Horizon Gray

  

LRV of Scandinavian Blue

Scandinavian Blue has an LRV of 11.65% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4E4E8C
RGB Decimal	78, 78, 140
RGB Percent	30.59%, 30.59%, 54.90%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 44.29% Value: 54.9%
HSL	hsl(240, 28, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 44.29 Magenta: 44.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1
YIQ	Y: 85.068 I: -19.923 Q: 19.294
XYZ	X: 10.598 Y: 8.961 Z: 25.975
CIE Lab	L:35.91 a:16.909 b:-34.541
CIE Luv	L:35.91 u:-3.59 v:-49.753
Decimal	5131916
Hunter Lab	29.936, 10.808, -30.491