What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Silken Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Silken Blue undertone is #9BAFB1 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Silken Blue?

RGB code is 155, 175, 177 . 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 Silken Blue CSP-670

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Silken Blue CSP-670 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CSP-670 Silken Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Silken Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Silken Blue undertone color.

Official page:	Silken Blue CSP-670
Code:	CSP-670
Name:	Silken Blue
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Silken Blue?

Elevate your space with the soothing beauty of Benjamin Moore Silken Blue (CSP-670). This elegant shade exudes a sense of calm and tranquility, making it the perfect choice for a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Silken Blue pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and warm neutral tones to create a timeless and sophisticated color palette. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent hue, Silken Blue adds a touch of refinement and sophistication to any room. Transform your space with this timeless color choice and create a harmonious and inviting environment.

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What are Benjamin Moore Silken Blue undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#9BAFB1

RGB code:

155, 175, 177

Is Benjamin Moore Silken Blue CSP-670 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 185° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-670 Silken Blue HSL code: 185, 12%, 65%

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 Silken 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Silken 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

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Darker shades

CSP-670
Silken 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 Silken Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 5, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Silken Blue

Silken Blue has an LRV of 41.26% 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 41.26%, 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	#9BAFB1
RGB Decimal	155, 175, 177
RGB Percent	60.78%, 68.63%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 185° Saturation: 12.43% Value: 69.41%
HSL	hsl(185, 12, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.43 Magenta: 1.13 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.59
YIQ	Y: 169.248 I: -12.561 Q: -3.608
XYZ	X: 36.781 Y: 40.802 Z: 47.521
CIE Lab	L:70.037 a:-6.489 b:-3.367
CIE Luv	L:70.037 u:-10.863 v:-3.924
Decimal	10203057
Hunter Lab	63.877, -9.001, 0.605