Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue HC-145

What are Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue undertones?

The undertone of Van Courtland 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Van Courtland Blue HC-145 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 195° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-145 Van Courtland Blue HSL code: 195, 11%, 57%

• 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 Van Courtland 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 Van Courtland 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

HC-145
Van Courtland Blue

• AF-545
  Solitude

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• CSP-595
  French Toile

  

• 2135-40
  Province Blue

  

• 1634
  Santorini Blue

  

Darker shades

HC-145
Van Courtland Blue

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2131-40
  Smokestack Gray

  

• HC-191
  Hamilton Blue

  

• 1644
  Blue Dusk

  

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 Van Courtland Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

HC-145
Van Courtland 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 Van Courtland Blue

Van Courtland Blue has an LRV of 31.47% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#86989E
RGB Decimal	134, 152, 158
RGB Percent	52.55%, 59.61%, 61.96%
HSV	Hue: 195° Saturation: 15.19% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(195, 11, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.19 Magenta: 3.8 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 147.302 I: -12.654 Q: -1.94
XYZ	X: 27.229 Y: 29.993 Z: 36.693
CIE Lab	L:61.648 a:-5.078 b:-5.302
CIE Luv	L:61.648 u:-9.901 v:-6.923
Decimal	8820894
Hunter Lab	54.766, -7.09, -1.388