Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue 831
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- Benjamin Moore 831 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
- Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue reviews (5 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue undertones?
- Is Stratford Blue 831 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Stratford Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Stratford Blue 831
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Stratford Blue 831 |
| Code: | 831 |
| Name: | Stratford Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue?
Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue 831 is a muted medium blue with a clear gray cast, giving it a grounded, slightly cool appearance. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading overly bright, so it can bring color to a room without dominating the furnishings. In north-facing or dim light, Stratford Blue may appear more slate-like, while warmer daylight can reveal its gentle blue character. It suits bedroom, office, and bathroom walls especially well, and also makes a measured choice for built-in cabinetry. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or soft putty-colored textiles for a clean, layered look.
Benjamin Moore 831 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue reviews (5 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue undertones?
Stratford Blue is a midtone, muted dusty blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
118, 133, 161
Is Benjamin Moore Stratford Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 219°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
831 Stratford Blue HSL code: 219, 19%, 55%
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 Stratford 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Stratford 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.
Darker shades
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Stratford 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 Stratford Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 39, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.
LRV of Stratford Blue
Stratford Blue has an LRV of 25.1% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 25.1%, 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 | #7685A1 |
| RGB Decimal | 118, 133, 161 |
| RGB Percent | 46.27%, 52.16%, 63.14% |
| HSV | Hue: 219° Saturation: 26.71% Value: 63.14% |
| HSL | hsl(219, 19, 55) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 26.71 Magenta: 17.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.86 |
| YIQ | Y: 131.707 I: -17.936 Q: 5.541 |
| XYZ | X: 22.29 Y: 23.199 Z: 37.012 |
| CIE Lab | L:55.277 a:1.108 b:-16.689 |
| CIE Luv | L:55.277 u:-9.054 v:-24.82 |
| Decimal | 7767457 |
| Hunter Lab | 48.165, -1.685, -11.845 |
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