Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840
| Official color page: | Kensington Blue 840 |
| Color code: | 840 |
| Color 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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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Kensington Blue for living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 840 for bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.
Benjamin Moore 840 on kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue reviews
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
What are Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertones?
Blue is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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G
B
HEX value
HEX value:
#4C5B72
RGB code:
76, 91, 114
Is Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue 840 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 216° this Blue refers 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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore 840 Kensington Blue
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Kensington Blue 840 vs Evening Dove 2128-30
We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.
LRV: 11.97%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 12.02%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
Kensington Blue 840 vs Spellbound 1659
Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.
LRV: 11.97%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 13.29%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold