Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue 2049-50

What are Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue undertones?

The undertone of Spectra 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Spectra Blue 2049-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 182° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2049-50 Spectra Blue HSL code: 182, 37%, 71%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Spectra 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 Spectra 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

2049-50
Spectra Blue

• 722
  Dolphin's Cove

  

• 723
  Spring Rain

  

• 2050-60
  Arctic Blue

  

• 2049-60
  Forget Me Not

  

• 2052-60
  China Blue

  

Darker shades

2049-50
Spectra Blue

• 740
  Harbor Side Blue

  

• 2052-50
  Pool Blue

  

• 669
  Oceanic Teal

  

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 Spectra Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 2, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

2049-50
Spectra Blue

• CSP-415
  Quietly Violet

  

• 2114-30
  Desert Shadows

  

• 2114-60
  Hint of Violet

  

• 2113-70
  Antique Pearl

  

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 2115-20
  Incense Stick

  

• CSP-420
  Velvet Plum

  

LRV of Spectra Blue

Spectra Blue has an LRV of 55.88% 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	#98CED0
RGB Decimal	152, 206, 208
RGB Percent	59.61%, 80.78%, 81.57%
HSV	Hue: 182° Saturation: 26.92% Value: 81.57%
HSL	hsl(182, 37, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 26.92 Magenta: 0.96 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 18.43
YIQ	Y: 190.082 I: -32.821 Q: -10.801
XYZ	X: 46.401 Y: 55.37 Z: 67.9
CIE Lab	L:79.254 a:-16.876 b:-6.64
CIE Luv	L:79.254 u:-26.878 v:-7.416
Decimal	10014416
Hunter Lab	74.411, -18.911, -2.014