Benjamin Moore

Blue Wave

2065-50

Blue Wave is a medium blue with cool undertones and noticeable chroma. Its LRV of 45.63 gives it moderate depth, so it reads clear on walls in well-lit rooms and slightly deeper in low light. It suits bathrooms, laundry rooms, or an accent wall where a saturated blue is acceptable.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore Iceberg and Frostine for a cool range, and White Dove or Pale Oak for lighter contrast; Lemon Glow can add a warm counterpoint.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2065-50

Collection

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Blue Wave in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Blue Wave under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Blue Wave under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

203°

Cyan Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

70%

Saturated

LRV

45.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#6EB8E5

RGB Decimal

110, 184, 229

RGB Percent

43.1%, 72.2%, 89.8%

HSL

202.7, 69.6%, 66.5%

HSV

202.7, 52.0%, 89.8%

CMYK

52.0%, 19.7%, 0.0%, 10.2%

YIQ

167.0, -58.6, -1.6

XYZ

37.71, 43.25, 80.49

CIE Lab

71.73, -10.72, -29.59

CIE Luv

71.73, -32.89, -45.55

Hunter Lab

65.77, -9.51, -32.64

Decimal

7256293

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Blue Wave Xavier Blue Peaceful River North Sea

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Blue Wave Mediterranean Charm Caribbean Coast Bluebelle

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Blue Wave Inventive Orange Cazuela Fire Mist

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