Benjamin Moore

Aspen Skies

1656 / HC-153

Aspen Skies is a classic medium blue with gray undertones that keep it from reading too saturated on broad wall surfaces. With an LRV of 46.07 it sits near the middle of the light-reflectance range, bright enough to hold open in daylight but deep enough to anchor a room on its own. Its cool cast pairs naturally with Gray Owl or Smoke on trim and adjacent walls, while Simply White provides a clean ceiling contrast.

For tonal depth, Kendall Charcoal on built-ins or Wythe Blue on an adjoining surface extends the blue range without competing.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1656 / HC-153

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Aspen Skies in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Aspen Skies under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Aspen Skies under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

196°

Cyan Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

46.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#95B9C6
RGB Decimal
149, 185, 198
RGB Percent
58.4%, 72.5%, 77.6%
HSL
195.9, 30.1%, 68.0%
HSV
195.9, 24.7%, 77.6%
CMYK
24.7%, 6.6%, 0.0%, 22.4%
YIQ
175.7, -25.6, -3.5
XYZ
39.94, 45.16, 60.04
CIE Lab
73.00, -9.13, -10.56
CIE Luv
73.00, -18.84, -14.66
Hunter Lab
67.20, -8.20, -10.39
Decimal
9812422

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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