What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertone is #4c5b72 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue?

RGB code is 76, 91, 114 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue / CC-780 / 840

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 840 Kensington Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertone color.

Official page:	Kensington Blue 840
Code:	840
Name:	Kensington Blue
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue?

Also known as Benjamin Moore CC-780

Kensington Blue for bedroom

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Kensington Blue for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore 840 for bathroom

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Benjamin Moore 840 on kitchen cabinets

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Kensington 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 Kensington Blue reviews

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What are Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertones?

The undertone of Kensington 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#4C5B72

RGB code:

76, 91, 114

Is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 216° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

840 Kensington Blue HSL code: 216, 20%, 37%

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.
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.

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 Kensington 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kensington 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

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Darker shades

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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 Kensington Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake and Silver Fox.

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LRV of Kensington Blue

Kensington Blue has an LRV of 11.97% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 11.97%, 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	#4c5b72
RGB Decimal	76, 91, 114
RGB Percent	29.80%, 35.69%, 44.71%
HSV	Hue: 216° Saturation: 33.33% Value: 44.71%
HSL	hsl(216, 20, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 33.33 Magenta: 20.18 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 55.29
YIQ	Y: 89.137 I: -16.329 Q: 3.985
XYZ	X: 9.758 Y: 10.233 Z: 17.376
CIE Lab	L:38.258 a:0.252 b:-14.935
CIE Luv	L:38.258 u:-8.268 v:-20.259
Decimal	5004146
Hunter Lab	31.989, -1.533, -9.813