Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue HC-150

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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.

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LRV of Yarmouth Blue

Yarmouth Blue has an LRV of 55.82% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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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HEX#B5C8C9
RGB Decimal181, 200, 201
RGB Percent70.98%, 78.43%, 78.82%
HSVHue: 183° Saturation: 9.95% Value: 78.82%
HSLhsl(183, 16, 75)
CMYKCyan: 9.95 Magenta: 0.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.18
YIQY: 194.433 I: -11.643 Q: -3.708
XYZX: 50.25 Y: 55.349 Z: 63.278
CIE LabL:79.242 a:-6.226 b:-2.692
CIE LuvL:79.242 u:-10.348 v:-3.012
Decimal11913417
Hunter Lab74.397, -9.63, 1.648

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