Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
Official color page: | Van Deusen Blue HC-156 |
Color code: | HC-156 |
Color name: | Van Deusen Blue |
Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue?
Transform your space with the timeless elegance of Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue (HC-156). This deep and rich shade exudes sophistication, making it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Van Deusen Blue with soft neutrals like white or cream for a classic look, or combine it with warm tones like gold or rust for a more luxurious feel. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, this versatile color will elevate your interior design with its bold and impactful presence. Redefine your space with Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue (HC-156) and let its depth and beauty inspire your decor choices.
Van Deusen Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Van Deusen Blue for living room
Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore HC-156 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Van Deusen Blue for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
What are Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertones?
Blue is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#485B6E
RGB code:
72, 91, 110
Is Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 cool or warm?
With a hue of 210° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-156 Van Deusen Blue HSL code: 210, 21%, 36%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore HC-156 Van Deusen Blue
Darker shades
Benjamin Moore HC-156 Van Deusen Blue
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Van Deusen Blue HC-156 vs Kensington Blue 840
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