Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's Blue CW-580

What are Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's Blue undertones?

The undertone of Wetherburn's 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Wetherburn's Blue CW-580 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 185° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-580 Wetherburn's Blue HSL code: 185, 9%, 48%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Wetherburn's 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's 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

CW-580
Wetherburn's Blue

• HC-162
  Brewster Gray

  

• 1587
  Gibraltar Cliffs

  

• HC-161
  Templeton Gray

  

• 2122-30
  Cloudy Sky

  

• 2123-30
  Sea Star

  

Darker shades

CW-580
Wetherburn's Blue

• 2122-20
  Steep Cliff Gray

  

• HC-160
  Knoxville Gray

  

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 Wetherburn's Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 5, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

CW-580
Wetherburn's 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 Wetherburn's Blue

Wetherburn's Blue has an LRV of 23.6% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6F8486
RGB Decimal	111, 132, 134
RGB Percent	43.53%, 51.76%, 52.55%
HSV	Hue: 185° Saturation: 17.16% Value: 52.55%
HSL	hsl(185, 9, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 17.16 Magenta: 1.49 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45
YIQ	Y: 125.949 I: -13.157 Q: -3.82
XYZ	X: 19.108 Y: 21.603 Z: 25.711
CIE Lab	L:53.603 a:-7.104 b:-3.613
CIE Luv	L:53.603 u:-11.133 v:-3.994
Decimal	7308422
Hunter Lab	46.479, -7.953, -0.262