Benjamin Moore Silvery Blue 1647

What are Benjamin Moore Silvery Blue undertones?

The undertone of Silvery 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Silvery Blue 1647 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 191° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1647 Silvery Blue HSL code: 191, 20%, 79%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Silvery 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Silvery 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

1647
Silvery Blue

• 2129-70
  Silver Cloud

  

• 2128-70
  Lily White

  

• AF-540
  Constellation

  

• 2135-60
  Summer Shower

  

• 1640
  Dusky Blue

  

Darker shades

1647
Silvery Blue

• 2135-50
  Soft Chinchilla

  

• 1642
  Cape Blue

  

• 1641
  Blue Porcelain

  

• 718
  Ocean City Blue

  

• 717
  Paradiso

  

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 Silvery Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 11, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

1647
Silvery Blue

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• CSP-240
  Brownstone

  

• CSP-380
  Studio Clay

  

LRV of Silvery Blue

Silvery Blue has an LRV of 61.28% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BFD0D4
RGB Decimal	191, 208, 212
RGB Percent	74.90%, 81.57%, 83.14%
HSV	Hue: 191° Saturation: 9.91% Value: 83.14%
HSL	hsl(191, 20, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.91 Magenta: 1.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86
YIQ	Y: 203.373 I: -11.416 Q: -2.351
XYZ	X: 55.922 Y: 60.941 Z: 71.086
CIE Lab	L:82.347 a:-4.938 b:-3.939
CIE Luv	L:82.347 u:-9.422 v:-5.167
Decimal	12570836
Hunter Lab	78.065, -8.744, 0.655