Benjamin Moore Slate Blue / CC-818 / Early Morning / 1648

Official page:Slate Blue 1648
Code:1648
Name:Slate Blue
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Slate Blue?

Ah, Slate Blue - the soothing hue that effortlessly merges tranquility with sophistication. Benjamin Moore 1648 envelops any space in a sense of calm and balance, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. This versatile shade evokes a sense of serenity, making it an ideal choice for creating a peaceful retreat for relaxation or focus. Whether paired with crisp whites for a clean and contemporary look or rich woods for a touch of warmth, Benjamin Moore 1648 Slate Blue adds a touch of elegance to any room. Embrace the timeless charm of this captivating color and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and grace.

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What are Benjamin Moore Slate Blue undertones?

Slate Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#9BB1BB

RGB code:

155, 177, 187

Is Benjamin Moore Slate Blue 1648 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 199°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

1648 Slate Blue HSL code: 199, 19%, 67%

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.

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Slate 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.

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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 Slate Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

LRV of Slate Blue

Slate Blue has an LRV of 43.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 43.21%, 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#9BB1BBCopy color code
RGB Decimal155, 177, 187Copy color code
RGB Percent60.78%, 69.41%, 73.33%Copy color code
HSVHue: 199° Saturation: 17.11% Value: 73.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(199, 19, 67)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 17.11 Magenta: 5.35 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.67Copy color code
YIQY: 171.562 I: -16.323 Q: -1.542Copy color code
XYZX: 38.206 Y: 42.0 Z: 53.094Copy color code
CIE LabL:70.871 a:-5.435 b:-7.642Copy color code
CIE LuvL:70.871 u:-12.118 v:-10.626Copy color code
Decimal10203579Copy color code
Hunter Lab64.807, -8.18, -3.209Copy color code
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