Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152
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- Whipple Blue for living room (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore HC-152 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue reviews (7 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue undertones?
- Is Whipple Blue HC-152 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Whipple Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Whipple Blue HC-152
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Whipple Blue HC-152 |
| Code: | HC-152 |
| Name: | Whipple Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue?
Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152 is a muted mid-tone blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its cool blue character reads clearly in natural daylight, while lower or warmer light can make the shade appear softer and more subdued. It has enough depth for a study, bedroom, or dining room, especially when paired with crisp white trim. Whipple Blue also suits painted cabinetry or an exterior front door where a calm, weathered-looking blue feels appropriate. Combine it with pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, and warm off-whites to give the color some contrast without making it feel stark.
Whipple Blue for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore HC-152 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone blue real bathrooms.
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Benjamin Moore HC-152 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
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 Whipple Blue reviews (7 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue undertones?
Whipple Blue is a midtone, muted blue with moderate saturation, reading as a softened blue rather than a bright or sharply crisp one. The supplied digital sample shows a slight green-leaning bias within its blue family, which can make it feel a little cooler and less purple than some cornflower blues. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “vibrant cornflower,” a manufacturer description that aligns with its clear blue identity, though the sample itself appears more restrained than highly vivid. Warm artificial light may bring out a slightly grayer, softer look, while cool daylight can keep the blue character clearer and more noticeable.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
118, 158, 176
Is Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 199°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
HC-152 Whipple Blue HSL code: 199, 27%, 58%
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 Whipple 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Whipple 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-152
Whipple Blue
Darker shades
HC-152
Whipple 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 Whipple Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Whipple Blue
Whipple Blue has an LRV of 32.37% 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 32.37%, 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 | #769EB0 |
| RGB Decimal | 118, 158, 176 |
| RGB Percent | 46.27%, 61.96%, 69.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 199° Saturation: 32.95% Value: 69.02% |
| HSL | hsl(199, 27, 58) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.95 Magenta: 10.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.98 |
| YIQ | Y: 148.092 I: -29.62 Q: -2.86 |
| XYZ | X: 27.531 Y: 31.438 Z: 45.68 |
| CIE Lab | L:62.876 a:-9.156 b:-13.729 |
| CIE Luv | L:62.876 u:-20.211 v:-19.255 |
| Decimal | 7773872 |
| Hunter Lab | 56.07, -10.475, -9.054 |
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