Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue HC-150
| Official page: | Yarmouth Blue HC-150 |
| Code: | HC-150 |
| Name: | Yarmouth Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue?
The enchanting hue of Yarmouth Blue (Benjamin Moore HC-150) evokes a sense of calm and serenity, making it perfect for creating tranquil spaces in your home. This timeless shade is ideal for bedrooms, where it can promote relaxation and restful sleep. In living areas, Yarmouth Blue brings a refreshing touch of seaside elegance, brightening the space with its subtle yet impactful presence. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, this versatile shade effortlessly pairs with both neutrals and bold tones, adding a sophisticated charm to any room. Transform your interiors with the soothing allure of Yarmouth Blue.
Yarmouth Blue for bedroom
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Yarmouth Blue for living room
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Benjamin Moore HC-150 for bathroom
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Yarmouth 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.
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Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue undertones?
The undertone of Yarmouth 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B5C8C9
RGB code:
181, 200, 201
Is Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue HC-150 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 183° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-150 Yarmouth Blue HSL code: 183, 16%, 75%
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.
- 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.
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.
How light temperature affects Yarmouth 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Yarmouth 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-150
Yarmouth Blue
Darker shades
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 Yarmouth Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 3, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.
LRV of Yarmouth Blue
Yarmouth Blue has an LRV of 55.82% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 55.82%, 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 | #B5C8C9 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 200, 201 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 78.43%, 78.82% | |
| HSV | Hue: 183° Saturation: 9.95% Value: 78.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 16, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.95 Magenta: 0.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.433 I: -11.643 Q: -3.708 | |
| XYZ | X: 50.25 Y: 55.349 Z: 63.278 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.242 a:-6.226 b:-2.692 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.242 u:-10.348 v:-3.012 | |
| Decimal | 11913417 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.397, -9.63, 1.648 | |
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