Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue 2059-40
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- Yosemite Blue for bedroom (1 photo)
- Yosemite Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 2059-40 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue undertones?
- Is Yosemite Blue 2059-40 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Yosemite Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Yosemite Blue 2059-40
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Yosemite Blue 2059-40 |
| Code: | 2059-40 |
| Name: | Yosemite Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue?
Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue 2059-40 is a bright, clean blue with a noticeable turquoise cast, based on its vivid #17A1C8 color value. It has a cool, mid-tone presence that feels crisp rather than dark, making it especially effective where a clear hit of color is wanted. In daylight, Yosemite Blue can read particularly fresh and cyan-leaning, while warmer artificial lighting may soften its sharpness slightly. Use it on a powder room wall, a painted front door, or built-in shelving for a defined accent. Pair it with clear white trim, pale gray surfaces, light oak, or natural woven materials to let the blue remain the focal point.
Yosemite Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Yosemite Blue for living room (7 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 2059-40 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 2059-40 on kitchen cabinets (4 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 Yosemite Blue reviews (9 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 Yosemite Blue undertones?
Yosemite Blue is a midtone, soft dusty blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
23, 161, 200
Is Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 193° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
2059-40 Yosemite Blue HSL code: 193, 79%, 44%
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 Yosemite 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 Yosemite 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
2059-40
Yosemite Blue
Darker shades
2059-40
Yosemite 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 Yosemite Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 13, such as Benjamin Moore Sundried Tomato and Spanish Red.
LRV of Yosemite Blue
Yosemite Blue has an LRV of 32.54% 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 32.54%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #17A1C8 |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 161, 200 |
| RGB Percent | 9.02%, 63.14%, 78.43% |
| HSV | Hue: 193° Saturation: 88.5% Value: 78.43% |
| HSL | hsl(193, 79, 44) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 88.5 Magenta: 19.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.57 |
| YIQ | Y: 124.184 I: -94.767 Q: -17.055 |
| XYZ | X: 23.518 Y: 29.839 Z: 59.148 |
| CIE Lab | L:61.515 a:-20.215 b:-29.542 |
| CIE Luv | L:61.515 u:-42.213 v:-43.388 |
| Decimal | 1548744 |
| Hunter Lab | 54.625, -18.742, -25.962 |
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