Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue HC-145
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- Van Courtland Blue for bedroom (6 photos)
- Van Courtland Blue for living room (8 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore HC-145 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Van Courtland Blue for exterior (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue reviews (11 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue undertones?
- Is Van Courtland Blue HC-145 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Van Courtland Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Van Courtland Blue HC-145
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Van Courtland Blue HC-145 |
| Code: | HC-145 |
| Name: | Van Courtland Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue?
Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue HC-145 is a softened blue-gray with a muted, slightly green-leaning cast. Its medium-light depth keeps it present on a wall without turning the room noticeably dark. In bright daylight, the blue comes forward more clearly, while lower or cooler light can make this color appear quieter and grayer. It suits bedrooms, home offices, and painted cabinetry, especially alongside warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, or charcoal accents. Use Van Courtland Blue on larger surfaces when you want color that feels restrained rather than vivid.
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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?
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 31.47%, 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 | #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 |
